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Sully County Schools & Education

School Score

70/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Higher 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

$10,373

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,409

School Score

70/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 38/100

State Score Position

#2

of 65 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Sully County

Measured School Summary

Sully County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 70/100 and a graduation rate of 90.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.

Funding Context

Sully County spends $10,373 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 84% above the South Dakota average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 7.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 40% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Sully 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

3 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

70/100

Higher measured signal. Ranks #2 of 65 South Dakota counties with school score data.

Completion

90.0%

7.6 pts above the state average

Funding context

$10,373

$2,964 above the state average

School coverage

3

1 district represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Sully County has 3 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.

Parent decision brief

What Sully 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

Sully 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

#2

of 65 South Dakota counties with school score data. The county score is 32 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.

Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3

Elementary to high school visible

198 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3 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 Sully 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 Sully 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.

Compact and Unified Rural Education

Sully County maintains a small but complete educational ecosystem with three public schools serving 198 students. The county features one elementary, one middle, and one high school, all operating under a single school district. This structure provides a clear, consistent educational journey for every child in the community.

Focused Leadership in Agar-Blunt-Onida

The Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3 is the sole provider of public education here, managing 231 total students across its network. There are no charter schools in the county, keeping the focus entirely on the traditional public school system. This singular district focus helps maintain strong community ties and academic accountability.

The Essence of the Rural Classroom

Every school in Sully County is classified as rural, creating a classic country-school atmosphere for all 198 students. The average school size is just 66 students, with Sully Buttes High School serving as the largest campus with 75 students. The Sully Buttes Middle School is the smallest with 54 students, ensuring very low student-to-teacher ratios.

School Overview

Total Schools

3

in Sully County

Reported Enrollment

198

3 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary1
Middle1
High1
Other0

1 School District in Sully County

Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3

4 schools
231 students enrolled

3 Public Schools in Sully 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 3 of 3 matching schools

Sully Buttes High School - 07

Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3

Onida, 57564 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High75 students

Onida Elementary - 04

Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3

Onida, 57564 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–5Primary69 students

Sully Buttes Middle School - 06

Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3

Onida, 57564 / Rural: Remote

Record6–8Middle54 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$10,373

State avg $7,409

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which South Dakota counties have the highest graduation rates?
Deuel County (95.0%), Stanley County (95.0%), and Hamlin County (92.8%) currently lead South Dakota among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in South Dakota?
Across South Dakota counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,409. The highest current county values are Ziebach County ($13,420), Corson County ($10,486), and Sully County ($10,373). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Sully County?
Sully County has a school score of 70/100, which is a higher measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Sully County?
The high school graduation rate in Sully County is 90.0%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Sully County spend per student?
Sully County spends $10,373 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Sully County, South Dakota — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Sully County, South Dakota?

Sully County maintains a small but complete educational ecosystem with three public schools serving 198 students. The county features one elementary, one middle, and one high school, all operating under a single school district. This structure provides a clear, consistent educational journey for every child in the community.

What are the major school districts in Sully County, South Dakota?

The Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3 is the sole provider of public education here, managing 231 total students across its network. There are no charter schools in the county, keeping the focus entirely on the traditional public school system. This singular district focus helps maintain strong community ties and academic accountability.

What is the school experience like in Sully County?

Every school in Sully County is classified as rural, creating a classic country-school atmosphere for all 198 students. The average school size is just 66 students, with Sully Buttes High School serving as the largest campus with 75 students. The Sully Buttes Middle School is the smallest with 54 students, ensuring very low student-to-teacher ratios.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.