Davison County Schools & Education
Davison 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
91.6%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
91.6%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 82.4%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,633
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,409
School Score
45/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 38/100
State Score Position
#21
of 65 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Davison County
Measured School Summary
Davison County performs at an average level with a school score of 45/100 and a solid graduation rate of 91.6%.
Funding Context
At $6,633 per pupil, Davison County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 19% above the South Dakota average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 9.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 10% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Davison 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 #21 of 65 South Dakota counties with school score data.
Completion
91.6%
9.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,633
$776 below 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
Davison 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 Davison 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.
Dominant-district county
Mitchell School District 17-2 carries most of the listed public-school system, with 9 of 13 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#21
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.
Mitchell School District 17-2
Elementary to high school visible
2,698 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
Ethan School District 17-1
Elementary to high school visible
283 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Mount Vernon School District 17-3
Elementary to high school visible
273 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Mitchell School District 17-2 is the largest listed district slice, with 9 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 Davison County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Davison 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 Davison 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.
A Robust Educational Hub in Mitchell
Davison County supports 3,254 students across 13 public schools organized into three districts. The county's educational infrastructure is well-balanced with six elementary schools, three middle schools, and four high schools.
Mitchell School District at the Center
The Mitchell School District 17-2 is the largest provider, serving 2,735 students across nine separate schools. There are no charter schools in the county, as the community is centered around its strong public district offerings.
A Dynamic Mix of Town and Rural
The county features six town schools and seven rural schools, offering an average enrollment of 250 students. Mitchell High School is the largest campus in the county with 896 students, providing a comprehensive secondary education experience.
School Overview
Total Schools
13
in Davison County
Reported Enrollment
3,254
13 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Davison County
Mitchell School District 17-2
Ethan School District 17-1
Mount Vernon School District 17-3
13 Public Schools in Davison 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell High School - 01 | Record | Mitchell School District 17-2 | Mitchell, 57301Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 896 |
| Mitchell Middle School - 02 | Record | Mitchell School District 17-2 | Mitchell, 57301Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 616 |
| L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 | Record | Mitchell School District 17-2 | Mitchell, 57301Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 436 |
| Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04 | Record | Mitchell School District 17-2 | Mitchell, 57301Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 390 |
| Longfellow Elementary - 05 | Record | Mitchell School District 17-2 | Mitchell, 57301Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 318 |
| Ethan Elementary - 02 | Record | Ethan School District 17-1 | Ethan, 57334Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 152 |
| Mount Vernon Elementary - 02 | Record | Mount Vernon School District 17-3 | Mount Vernon, 57363Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 123 |
| Mount Vernon High School- 01 | Record | Mount Vernon School District 17-3 | Mount Vernon, 57363Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 93 |
| Ethan High School - 01 | Record | Ethan School District 17-1 | Ethan, 57334Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 87 |
| Mount Vernon Middle School - 03 | Record | Mount Vernon School District 17-3 | Mount Vernon, 57363Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 57 |
| Ethan Jr. High - 03 | Record | Ethan School District 17-1 | Ethan, 57334Rural: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 44 |
| Abbott House High School - 07 | Record | Mitchell School District 17-2 | Mitchell, 57301Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 27 |
| Abbott House Elementary - 06 | Record | Mitchell School District 17-2 | Mitchell, 57301Town: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 15 |
Mitchell High School - 01
Mitchell School District 17-2
Mitchell, 57301 / Town: Remote
Mitchell Middle School - 02
Mitchell School District 17-2
Mitchell, 57301 / Rural: Fringe
L. B. Williams Elementary - 03
Mitchell School District 17-2
Mitchell, 57301 / Town: Remote
Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04
Mitchell School District 17-2
Mitchell, 57301 / Town: Remote
Longfellow Elementary - 05
Mitchell School District 17-2
Mitchell, 57301 / Town: Remote
Ethan Elementary - 02
Ethan School District 17-1
Ethan, 57334 / Rural: Distant
Mount Vernon Elementary - 02
Mount Vernon School District 17-3
Mount Vernon, 57363 / Rural: Distant
Mount Vernon High School- 01
Mount Vernon School District 17-3
Mount Vernon, 57363 / Rural: Distant
Ethan High School - 01
Ethan School District 17-1
Ethan, 57334 / Rural: Distant
Mount Vernon Middle School - 03
Mount Vernon School District 17-3
Mount Vernon, 57363 / Rural: Distant
Ethan Jr. High - 03
Ethan School District 17-1
Ethan, 57334 / Rural: Distant
Abbott House High School - 07
Mitchell School District 17-2
Mitchell, 57301 / Town: Remote
Abbott House Elementary - 06
Mitchell School District 17-2
Mitchell, 57301 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,633
State avg $7,409
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Schools in Davison County, South Dakota — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Davison County, South Dakota?
Davison County supports 3,254 students across 13 public schools organized into three districts. The county's educational infrastructure is well-balanced with six elementary schools, three middle schools, and four high schools.
What are the major school districts in Davison County, South Dakota?
The Mitchell School District 17-2 is the largest provider, serving 2,735 students across nine separate schools. There are no charter schools in the county, as the community is centered around its strong public district offerings.
What is the school experience like in Davison County?
The county features six town schools and seven rural schools, offering an average enrollment of 250 students. Mitchell High School is the largest campus in the county with 896 students, providing a comprehensive secondary education experience.
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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.