Charles Mix County Schools & Education
Charles Mix County, South Dakota
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
45/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
85.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
85.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 82.4%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,066
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,409
School Score
45/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 38/100
State Score Position
#23
of 65 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Charles Mix County
Measured School Summary
Charles Mix County performs at an average level with a school score of 45/100 and a solid graduation rate of 85.0%.
Funding Context
Charles Mix County spends $8,066 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 17% above the South Dakota average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 9% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Charles Mix County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
13 public schools and 3 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
45/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #23 of 65 South Dakota counties with school score data.
Completion
85.0%
2.6 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,066
$657 above the state average
School coverage
13
3 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Charles Mix County has 13 public schools across 3 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Charles Mix County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Mixed school landscape
Charles Mix County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#23
of 65 South Dakota counties with school score data. The county score is 7 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Wagner Community School District 11-4
Elementary to high school visible
905 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Platte - Geddes School District 11-5
Elementary to high school visible
470 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Andes Central School District 11-1
Elementary to high school visible
340 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Platte - Geddes School District 11-5 is the largest listed district slice, with 5 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Charles Mix County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Charles Mix County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Charles Mix County, South Dakota
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Expansive Rural Education Infrastructure
Charles Mix County supports 1,734 students across 13 public schools organized into three distinct districts. The landscape includes six elementary, three middle, and three high schools to serve the region's youth.
Strong Graduation Rates and Local Investment
The county achieves an 85.0% graduation rate, outperforming the state average of 82.4% and nearly meeting the national benchmark of 87.0%. Per-pupil expenditure stands at $8,066, which is higher than the South Dakota average but lower than the national average.
Wagner Community Leads District Enrollment
Wagner Community School District 11-4 is the largest in the county, educating 905 students across four schools. Other significant districts include Platte-Geddes and Andes Central, and no charter schools currently operate in the area.
A Completely Rural School Setting
All 13 schools in Charles Mix County are located in rural areas, fostering a tight-knit community feel with an average school size of 133 students. Wagner Elementary is the largest facility with 345 students, while several smaller campuses serve the outlying regions.
School Overview
Total Schools
13
in Charles Mix County
Reported Enrollment
1,734
13 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Charles Mix County
Wagner Community School District 11-4
Platte - Geddes School District 11-5
Andes Central School District 11-1
13 Public Schools in Charles Mix County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 13 of 13 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wagner Elementary - 02 | Record | Wagner Community School District 11-4 | Wagner, 57380Rural: Remote | KG–4 | Primary | 345 |
| Wagner Middle School - 03 | Record | Wagner Community School District 11-4 | Wagner, 57380Rural: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 264 |
| Platte - Geddes Elementary - 02 | Record | Platte - Geddes School District 11-5 | Platte, 57369Rural: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 219 |
| Andes Central Elementary - 02 | Record | Andes Central School District 11-1 | Lake Andes, 57356Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 189 |
| Wagner High School - 01 | Record | Wagner Community School District 11-4 | Wagner, 57380Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 180 |
| Platte - Geddes High School - 01 | Record | Platte - Geddes School District 11-5 | Platte, 57369Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 119 |
| Early Learning Center - 04 | Record | Wagner Community School District 11-4 | Wagner, 57380Rural: Remote | PK | Other | 116 |
| Platte - Geddes Jr. High - 03 | Record | Platte - Geddes School District 11-5 | Platte, 57369Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 109 |
| Andes Central High School - 01 | Record | Andes Central School District 11-1 | Lake Andes, 57356Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 63 |
| Andes Central Middle School - 04 | Record | Andes Central School District 11-1 | Lake Andes, 57356Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 62 |
| Lakeview Colony Elementary - 05 | Record | Andes Central School District 11-1 | Lake Andes, 57356Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 26 |
| Platte Colony Elementary - 10 | Record | Platte - Geddes School District 11-5 | Platte, 57369Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 23 |
| Clearfield Colony Elementary - 07 | Record | Tripp-Delmont School District 33-5 | Tripp, 57376Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 19 |
Wagner Elementary - 02
Wagner Community School District 11-4
Wagner, 57380 / Rural: Remote
Wagner Middle School - 03
Wagner Community School District 11-4
Wagner, 57380 / Rural: Remote
Platte - Geddes Elementary - 02
Platte - Geddes School District 11-5
Platte, 57369 / Rural: Remote
Andes Central Elementary - 02
Andes Central School District 11-1
Lake Andes, 57356 / Rural: Remote
Wagner High School - 01
Wagner Community School District 11-4
Wagner, 57380 / Rural: Remote
Platte - Geddes High School - 01
Platte - Geddes School District 11-5
Platte, 57369 / Rural: Remote
Early Learning Center - 04
Wagner Community School District 11-4
Wagner, 57380 / Rural: Remote
Platte - Geddes Jr. High - 03
Platte - Geddes School District 11-5
Platte, 57369 / Rural: Remote
Andes Central High School - 01
Andes Central School District 11-1
Lake Andes, 57356 / Rural: Remote
Andes Central Middle School - 04
Andes Central School District 11-1
Lake Andes, 57356 / Rural: Remote
Lakeview Colony Elementary - 05
Andes Central School District 11-1
Lake Andes, 57356 / Rural: Remote
Platte Colony Elementary - 10
Platte - Geddes School District 11-5
Platte, 57369 / Rural: Remote
Clearfield Colony Elementary - 07
Tripp-Delmont School District 33-5
Tripp, 57376 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,066
State avg $7,409
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Schools in Charles Mix County, South Dakota — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Charles Mix County, South Dakota?
Charles Mix County supports 1,734 students across 13 public schools organized into three distinct districts. The landscape includes six elementary, three middle, and three high schools to serve the region's youth.
How do schools in Charles Mix County perform academically?
The county achieves an 85.0% graduation rate, outperforming the state average of 82.4% and nearly meeting the national benchmark of 87.0%. Per-pupil expenditure stands at $8,066, which is higher than the South Dakota average but lower than the national average.
What are the major school districts in Charles Mix County, South Dakota?
Wagner Community School District 11-4 is the largest in the county, educating 905 students across four schools. Other significant districts include Platte-Geddes and Andes Central, and no charter schools currently operate in the area.
What is the school experience like in Charles Mix County?
All 13 schools in Charles Mix County are located in rural areas, fostering a tight-knit community feel with an average school size of 133 students. Wagner Elementary is the largest facility with 345 students, while several smaller campuses serve the outlying regions.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.