Moody County Schools & Education
Moody County, South Dakota
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
9/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
72.8%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
72.8%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 82.4%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,103
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,409
School Score
9/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 38/100
State Score Position
#64
of 65 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Moody County
Measured School Summary
Moody County faces educational challenges with a school score of 9/100 and a graduation rate of 72.8%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,103 per pupil, Moody County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 75% below the South Dakota average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 9.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 18% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Moody 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
7 public schools and 2 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
9/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #64 of 65 South Dakota counties with school score data.
Completion
72.8%
9.6 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,103
$1,306 below the state average
School coverage
7
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Moody County has 7 public schools across 2 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 Moody 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
Moody 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
#64
of 65 South Dakota counties with school score data. The county score is 29 points below 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.
Flandreau School District 50-3
Elementary to high school visible
694 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Colman-Egan School District 50-5
Elementary to high school visible
296 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Flandreau School District 50-3 is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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 Moody County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Moody 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 Moody 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-Scale Education Network in Moody County
The county education system supports 990 students across seven public schools, split between two local districts. This infrastructure includes three elementary, two middle, and two high schools to serve the region's youth.
Education Investment and Graduation Gaps
The county reports a 72.8% graduation rate, which sits below the South Dakota average of 82.4% and the national 87% benchmark. Local spending of $6,103 per pupil is also lower than the state average of $7,409 and the national median of $13,000.
Focus on Flandreau and Colman-Egan Districts
Flandreau School District 50-3 is the primary provider, educating 694 students across four schools. The Colman-Egan School District 50-5 manages the remaining three schools, and currently, there are no charter schools operating in the county.
Rural Learning in an Intimate Setting
All seven schools in the county operate in rural locales, creating a small-town educational feel with an average school size of 141 students. Flandreau Elementary is the largest campus with 269 students, while Colman-Egan High School serves as the smallest with 93 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Moody County
Reported Enrollment
990
7 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Moody County
Flandreau School District 50-3
Colman-Egan School District 50-5
7 Public Schools in Moody 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 7 of 7 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flandreau Elementary - 04 | Record | Flandreau School District 50-3 | Flandreau, 57028Rural: Remote | KG–4 | Primary | 269 |
| Flandreau High School - 01 | Record | Flandreau School District 50-3 | Flandreau, 57028Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 210 |
| Flandreau Middle School - 03 | Record | Flandreau School District 50-3 | Flandreau, 57028Rural: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 186 |
| Colman Elementary - 03 | Record | Colman-Egan School District 50-5 | Colman, 57017Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 156 |
| Colman-Egan High School - 01 | Record | Colman-Egan School District 50-5 | Colman, 57017Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 93 |
| Colman-Egan Jr. High - 02 | Record | Colman-Egan School District 50-5 | Colman, 57017Rural: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 47 |
| Pleasant Valley Colony Elementary - 06 | Record | Flandreau School District 50-3 | Flandreau, 57028Rural: Distant | KG–8 | Primary | 29 |
Flandreau Elementary - 04
Flandreau School District 50-3
Flandreau, 57028 / Rural: Remote
Flandreau High School - 01
Flandreau School District 50-3
Flandreau, 57028 / Rural: Remote
Flandreau Middle School - 03
Flandreau School District 50-3
Flandreau, 57028 / Rural: Remote
Colman Elementary - 03
Colman-Egan School District 50-5
Colman, 57017 / Rural: Remote
Colman-Egan High School - 01
Colman-Egan School District 50-5
Colman, 57017 / Rural: Remote
Colman-Egan Jr. High - 02
Colman-Egan School District 50-5
Colman, 57017 / Rural: Remote
Pleasant Valley Colony Elementary - 06
Flandreau School District 50-3
Flandreau, 57028 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,103
State avg $7,409
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Schools in Moody County, South Dakota — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Moody County, South Dakota?
The county education system supports 990 students across seven public schools, split between two local districts. This infrastructure includes three elementary, two middle, and two high schools to serve the region's youth.
How do schools in Moody County perform academically?
The county reports a 72.8% graduation rate, which sits below the South Dakota average of 82.4% and the national 87% benchmark. Local spending of $6,103 per pupil is also lower than the state average of $7,409 and the national median of $13,000.
What are the major school districts in Moody County, South Dakota?
Flandreau School District 50-3 is the primary provider, educating 694 students across four schools. The Colman-Egan School District 50-5 manages the remaining three schools, and currently, there are no charter schools operating in the county.
What is the school experience like in Moody County?
All seven schools in the county operate in rural locales, creating a small-town educational feel with an average school size of 141 students. Flandreau Elementary is the largest campus with 269 students, while Colman-Egan High School serves as the smallest with 93 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.