Gregory County Schools & Education
Gregory County, South Dakota
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
54/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 82.4%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,685
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,409
School Score
54/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 38/100
State Score Position
#11
of 65 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Gregory County
Measured School Summary
Gregory County performs at an average level with a school score of 54/100 and a solid graduation rate of 90.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,685 per pupil, Gregory County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 41% above the South Dakota average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 7.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Gregory 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
8 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
54/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #11 of 65 South Dakota counties with school score data.
Completion
90.0%
7.6 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,685
$276 above the state average
School coverage
8
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
Gregory County has 8 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 Gregory 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
Gregory 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
#11
of 65 South Dakota counties with school score data. The county score is 16 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.
Gregory School District 26-4
Elementary to high school visible
431 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Burke School District 26-2
Elementary to high school visible
273 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
South Central 26-5
Elementary and high visible
45 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Burke School District 26-2 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 Gregory County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Gregory 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 Gregory 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 Small-Town Education Foundation
Gregory County supports 749 students across eight public schools and three distinct districts. The infrastructure includes three elementary schools, two middle schools, and three high schools. This network provides a localized learning environment for families in this rural region.
Gregory and Burke Lead the County
The Gregory School District 26-4 is the largest in the area, serving 431 students across three schools. Burke School District 26-2 follows closely with 273 students enrolled in its three facilities. Currently, there are no charter schools in the county, with all students attending traditional public institutions.
A Traditional Rural School Experience
All eight schools in the county are classified as rural, creating a close-knit community atmosphere. Gregory Elementary is the largest school with 240 students, while the South Central district manages significantly smaller enrollments. The average school size is just 107 students, ensuring individual attention for every child.
School Overview
Total Schools
8
in Gregory County
Reported Enrollment
749
8 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Gregory County
Gregory School District 26-4
Burke School District 26-2
South Central 26-5
8 Public Schools in Gregory 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 8 of 8 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory Elementary - 02 | Record | Gregory School District 26-4 | Gregory, 57533Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 240 |
| Gregory High School - 01 | Record | Gregory School District 26-4 | Gregory, 57533Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 114 |
| Burke Elementary - 02 | Record | Burke School District 26-2 | Burke, 57523Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 108 |
| Burke High School - 01 | Record | Burke School District 26-2 | Burke, 57523Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 92 |
| Gregory Junior High - 04 | Record | Gregory School District 26-4 | Gregory, 57533Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 77 |
| Burke Middle School - 04 | Record | Burke School District 26-2 | Burke, 57523Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 73 |
| South Central Elementary - 03 | Record | South Central 26-5 | Bonesteel, 57317Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 45 |
| Whole Grade Sharing with Burke - 04 | Record | South Central 26-5 | Burke, 57523Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 0 |
Gregory Elementary - 02
Gregory School District 26-4
Gregory, 57533 / Rural: Remote
Gregory High School - 01
Gregory School District 26-4
Gregory, 57533 / Rural: Remote
Burke Elementary - 02
Burke School District 26-2
Burke, 57523 / Rural: Remote
Burke High School - 01
Burke School District 26-2
Burke, 57523 / Rural: Remote
Gregory Junior High - 04
Gregory School District 26-4
Gregory, 57533 / Rural: Remote
Burke Middle School - 04
Burke School District 26-2
Burke, 57523 / Rural: Remote
South Central Elementary - 03
South Central 26-5
Bonesteel, 57317 / Rural: Remote
Whole Grade Sharing with Burke - 04
South Central 26-5
Burke, 57523 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,685
State avg $7,409
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Schools in Gregory County, South Dakota — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Gregory County, South Dakota?
Gregory County supports 749 students across eight public schools and three distinct districts. The infrastructure includes three elementary schools, two middle schools, and three high schools. This network provides a localized learning environment for families in this rural region.
What are the major school districts in Gregory County, South Dakota?
The Gregory School District 26-4 is the largest in the area, serving 431 students across three schools. Burke School District 26-2 follows closely with 273 students enrolled in its three facilities. Currently, there are no charter schools in the county, with all students attending traditional public institutions.
What is the school experience like in Gregory County?
All eight schools in the county are classified as rural, creating a close-knit community atmosphere. Gregory Elementary is the largest school with 240 students, while the South Central district manages significantly smaller enrollments. The average school size is just 107 students, ensuring individual attention for every child.
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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.