Deuel County Schools & Education
Deuel County, South Dakota
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
50/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
95.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
95.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 82.4%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,967
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,409
School Score
50/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 38/100
State Score Position
#18
of 65 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Deuel County
Measured School Summary
Deuel County performs at an average level with a school score of 50/100 and a solid graduation rate of 95.0%.
Funding Context
At $5,967 per pupil, Deuel County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 32% above the South Dakota average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 12.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 19% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Deuel 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
4 public schools and 1 district 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
50/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #18 of 65 South Dakota counties with school score data.
Completion
95.0%
12.6 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,967
$1,442 below the state average
School coverage
4
1 district 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
Deuel County has 4 public schools across 1 district, 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 Deuel 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.
Small-system county
Deuel County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#18
of 65 South Dakota counties with school score data. The county score is 12 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.
Deuel School District 19-4
Elementary to high school visible
544 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Deuel School District 19-4 is the largest listed district slice, with 3 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 Deuel County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
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 Deuel 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.
Focused Education in Deuel County
Deuel County operates four public schools consisting of two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. This concentrated network serves a total of 748 students.
The Deuel School District Hub
Deuel School District 19-4 is the primary provider here, managing three schools and 544 students. Traditional public schools make up 100% of the county's educational landscape as there are no charter schools.
Rural Schools with Strong Enrollment
All four schools are situated in rural locales with an average enrollment of 187 students. Clear Lake Elementary is the largest campus with 259 students, while Clear Lake Middle School serves 125 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
4
in Deuel County
Reported Enrollment
748
4 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Deuel County
Deuel School District 19-4
4 Public Schools in Deuel 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 4 of 4 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Lake Elementary - 02 | Record | Deuel School District 19-4 | Clear Lake, 57226Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 259 |
| Deubrook Elementary - 03 | Record | Deubrook Area School District 05-6 | Toronto, 57268Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 204 |
| Deuel High School - 01 | Record | Deuel School District 19-4 | Clear Lake, 57226Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 160 |
| Clear Lake Middle School - 04 | Record | Deuel School District 19-4 | Clear Lake, 57226Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 125 |
Clear Lake Elementary - 02
Deuel School District 19-4
Clear Lake, 57226 / Rural: Remote
Deubrook Elementary - 03
Deubrook Area School District 05-6
Toronto, 57268 / Rural: Remote
Deuel High School - 01
Deuel School District 19-4
Clear Lake, 57226 / Rural: Remote
Clear Lake Middle School - 04
Deuel School District 19-4
Clear Lake, 57226 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,967
State avg $7,409
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Schools in Deuel County, South Dakota — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Deuel County, South Dakota?
Deuel County operates four public schools consisting of two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. This concentrated network serves a total of 748 students.
What are the major school districts in Deuel County, South Dakota?
Deuel School District 19-4 is the primary provider here, managing three schools and 544 students. Traditional public schools make up 100% of the county's educational landscape as there are no charter schools.
What is the school experience like in Deuel County?
All four schools are situated in rural locales with an average enrollment of 187 students. Clear Lake Elementary is the largest campus with 259 students, while Clear Lake Middle School serves 125 students.
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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.