Day County Public Schools
Day County, South Dakota
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
6
public schools
Total Enrollment
734
students
School Districts
2
districts
How to use the Day County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for South Dakota; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Day County has 2 district entries. Waubay School District 18-3 is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 3 schools.
School records are spread across 2 listed communities. Waubay has the most listed schools, with 3 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 2 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Day County
Reported Enrollment
734
6 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Day County
Webster Area 18-5
Waubay School District 18-3
6 Public Schools in Day 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 6 of 6 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Webster Area Elementary - 03 | Listed only | Webster Area 18-5 | Webster, 57274Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 265 |
| Webster Area High School - 01 | Listed only | Webster Area 18-5 | Webster, 57274Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 161 |
| Webster Area Middle School - 02 | Listed only | Webster Area 18-5 | Webster, 57274Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 125 |
| Waubay Elementary - 02 | Listed only | Waubay School District 18-3 | Waubay, 57273Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 87 |
| Waubay High School - 01 | Listed only | Waubay School District 18-3 | Waubay, 57273Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 64 |
| Waubay Middle School - 03 | Listed only | Waubay School District 18-3 | Waubay, 57273Rural: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 32 |
Webster Area Elementary - 03
Webster Area 18-5
Webster, 57274 / Rural: Remote
Webster Area High School - 01
Webster Area 18-5
Webster, 57274 / Rural: Remote
Webster Area Middle School - 02
Webster Area 18-5
Webster, 57274 / Rural: Remote
Waubay Elementary - 02
Waubay School District 18-3
Waubay, 57273 / Rural: Remote
Waubay High School - 01
Waubay School District 18-3
Waubay, 57273 / Rural: Remote
Waubay Middle School - 03
Waubay School District 18-3
Waubay, 57273 / Rural: Remote
Day County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Day County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in South Dakota. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Day County public school directory?
The directory lists 6 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Day County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Day County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Day County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.
How should I compare school districts in Day County?
Start with the 2 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
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.