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McPherson County Public Schools

McPherson County, South Dakota

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

10

public schools

Total Enrollment

373

students

School Districts

2

districts

Directory guide

How to use the McPherson 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.

District shape

McPherson County has 2 district entries. Leola School District 44-2 is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 7 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 2 listed communities. Leola has the most listed schools, with 7 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 5 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

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

10

in McPherson County

Reported Enrollment

373

10 schools reporting

School Districts

2

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary5
Middle2
High3
Other0

2 School Districts in McPherson County

Leola School District 44-2

7 schools
210 students

Eureka School District 44-1

3 schools
163 students

10 Public Schools in McPherson 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 data

Level

Showing 10 of 10 matching schools

Eureka Elementary - 02

Eureka School District 44-1

Eureka, 57437 / Rural: Remote

Listed onlyPK–6Primary105 students

Leola Elementary - 02

Leola School District 44-2

Leola, 57456 / Rural: Remote

Listed onlyPK–5Primary59 students

Leola High School - 01

Leola School District 44-2

Leola, 57456 / Rural: Remote

Listed only9–12High39 students

Eureka High School - 01

Eureka School District 44-1

Eureka, 57437 / Rural: Remote

Listed only9–12High34 students

Spring Creek Colony Elementary - 04

Leola School District 44-2

Leola, 57456 / Rural: Remote

Listed onlyKG–8Primary32 students

Long Lake Colony Elementary - 05

Leola School District 44-2

Leola, 57456 / Rural: Remote

Listed onlyKG–8Primary30 students

Leola Jr. High - 03

Leola School District 44-2

Leola, 57456 / Rural: Remote

Listed only6–8Middle25 students

Eureka Jr. High - 03

Eureka School District 44-1

Eureka, 57437 / Rural: Remote

Listed only7–8Middle24 students

Grassland Colony Elementary - 06

Leola School District 44-2

Leola, 57456 / Rural: Remote

Listed onlyKG–8Primary16 students

Leola Alternative School - 07

Leola School District 44-2

Leola, 57456 / Rural: Remote

Listed only9–12Alternative9 students

McPherson County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which McPherson 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 McPherson County public school directory?

The directory lists 10 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 McPherson 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 McPherson 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 McPherson 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 McPherson 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.

← Back to McPherson County Education OverviewCounty school score: 41/100

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.