Meade County Public Schools
Meade County, South Dakota
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
16
public schools
Total Enrollment
3,513
students
School Districts
3
districts
How to use the Meade 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.
Meade County has 3 district entries. Meade School District 46-1 is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 11 schools.
School records are spread across 6 listed communities. Whitewood has the most listed schools, with 5 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 10 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
16
in Meade County
Reported Enrollment
3,513
16 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Meade County
Meade School District 46-1
Faith School District 46-2
Black Hills Special Services Cooperative
16 Public Schools in Meade 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 16 of 16 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sturgis Brown High School - 01 | Listed only | Meade School District 46-1 | Sturgis, 57785Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 842 |
| Sturgis Elementary - 03 | Listed only | Meade School District 46-1 | Sturgis, 57785Town: Distant | KG–4 | Primary | 552 |
| Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05 | Listed only | Meade School District 46-1 | Piedmont, 57769Rural: Fringe | KG–4 | Primary | 523 |
| Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02 | Listed only | Meade School District 46-1 | Sturgis, 57785Town: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 489 |
| Stagebarn Middle School - 10 | Listed only | Meade School District 46-1 | Summerset, 57769Rural: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 457 |
| Black Hawk Elementary - 03 | Listed only | Rapid City Area School District 51-4 | Blackhawk, 57718Suburb: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 370 |
| Faith High School - 01 | Listed only | Faith School District 46-2 | Faith, 57626Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 80 |
| Faith Elementary - 02 | Listed only | Faith School District 46-2 | Faith, 57626Rural: Remote | KG–6 | Primary | 64 |
| Central Meade County School - 09 | Listed only | Meade School District 46-1 | Whitewood, 57793Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 56 |
| Faith Jr. High - 06 | Listed only | Faith School District 46-2 | Faith, 57626Rural: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 26 |
| Maurine Elementary - 04 | Listed only | Faith School District 46-2 | Faith, 57626Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 14 |
| Opal Elementary - 15 | Listed only | Meade School District 46-1 | Whitewood, 57793Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 14 |
| Hereford Elementary - 08 | Listed only | Meade School District 46-1 | Whitewood, 57793Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 11 |
| Atall Elementary - 17 | Listed only | Meade School District 46-1 | Whitewood, 57793Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 9 |
| Elm Springs Elementary - 13 | Listed only | Meade School District 46-1 | Whitewood, 57793Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 6 |
| Developmental Disabilities Program - 01 | Listed only | Black Hills Special Services Cooperative | Sturgis, 57785Town: Distant | PK–12 | Special Education | 0 |
Sturgis Brown High School - 01
Meade School District 46-1
Sturgis, 57785 / Rural: Fringe
Sturgis Elementary - 03
Meade School District 46-1
Sturgis, 57785 / Town: Distant
Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05
Meade School District 46-1
Piedmont, 57769 / Rural: Fringe
Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02
Meade School District 46-1
Sturgis, 57785 / Town: Distant
Stagebarn Middle School - 10
Meade School District 46-1
Summerset, 57769 / Rural: Fringe
Black Hawk Elementary - 03
Rapid City Area School District 51-4
Blackhawk, 57718 / Suburb: Small
Faith High School - 01
Faith School District 46-2
Faith, 57626 / Rural: Remote
Faith Elementary - 02
Faith School District 46-2
Faith, 57626 / Rural: Remote
Central Meade County School - 09
Meade School District 46-1
Whitewood, 57793 / Rural: Remote
Faith Jr. High - 06
Faith School District 46-2
Faith, 57626 / Rural: Remote
Maurine Elementary - 04
Faith School District 46-2
Faith, 57626 / Rural: Remote
Opal Elementary - 15
Meade School District 46-1
Whitewood, 57793 / Rural: Remote
Hereford Elementary - 08
Meade School District 46-1
Whitewood, 57793 / Rural: Remote
Atall Elementary - 17
Meade School District 46-1
Whitewood, 57793 / Rural: Remote
Elm Springs Elementary - 13
Meade School District 46-1
Whitewood, 57793 / Rural: Remote
Developmental Disabilities Program - 01
Black Hills Special Services Cooperative
Sturgis, 57785 / Town: Distant
Meade County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Meade 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 Meade County public school directory?
The directory lists 16 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 Meade 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 Meade 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 Meade 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 Meade County?
Start with the 3 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.