Turner County Schools & Education
Turner County, South Dakota
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
37/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
89.9%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
89.9%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 82.4%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,465
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,409
School Score
37/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 38/100
State Score Position
#36
of 65 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Turner County
Measured School Summary
Turner County faces educational challenges with a school score of 37/100 and a graduation rate of 89.9%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,465 per pupil, Turner County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 3% below the South Dakota average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 7.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 13% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Turner 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
15 public schools and 5 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
37/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #36 of 65 South Dakota counties with school score data.
Completion
89.9%
7.5 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,465
$944 below the state average
School coverage
15
5 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
Turner County has 15 public schools across 5 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 Turner 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.
Review-carefully county
Turner County has a lower measured county-level school signal. Use the school table to look for specific districts or grade bands that may differ from the county average.
State position
#36
of 65 South Dakota counties with school score data. The county score is 1 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.
Parker School District 60-4
Elementary to high school visible
491 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Viborg-Hurley School District 60-6
Elementary to high school visible
418 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Centerville School District 60-1
Elementary to high school visible
290 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Marion School District 60-3
Elementary to high school visible
199 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Viborg-Hurley School District 60-6 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 Turner County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Turner 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 Turner 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 Diverse Landscape of Local Districts
Turner County features 15 public schools, providing an exceptionally high number of local options for its 1,529 students. The system is perfectly balanced with five elementary, five middle, and five high schools. Five different school districts operate within the county, reflecting a community-led approach to education.
Five Districts, One Common Goal
The Viborg-Hurley School District 60-6 is the largest in the county with 418 students, followed by Centerville and Marion districts. There are no charter schools, so these five local districts manage all 1,529 students. This decentralized structure ensures that each small town maintains its own educational identity and local control.
The Quintessential Rural Education Experience
All 15 schools in Turner County are situated in rural locales, providing a consistent environment for all students. The average school size is a modest 102 students, fostering close relationships between teachers and pupils. Parker Elementary is the largest campus at 262 students, while many other schools serve fewer than 100 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
15
in Turner County
Reported Enrollment
1,529
15 schools reporting
School Districts
5
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
5 School Districts in Turner County
Parker School District 60-4
Viborg-Hurley School District 60-6
Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3
Centerville School District 60-1
Marion School District 60-3
15 Public Schools in Turner 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 15 of 15 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Elementary - 02 | Record | Parker School District 60-4 | Parker, 57053Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 262 |
| Viborg-Hurley Elementary - 02 | Record | Viborg-Hurley School District 60-6 | Viborg, 57070Rural: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 161 |
| Parker High School - 01 | Record | Parker School District 60-4 | Parker, 57053Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 157 |
| Centerville Elementary - 02 | Record | Centerville School District 60-1 | Centerville, 57014Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 128 |
| Viborg-Hurley Middle School - 03 | Record | Viborg-Hurley School District 60-6 | Viborg, 57070Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 125 |
| Viborg-Hurley High School - 01 | Record | Viborg-Hurley School District 60-6 | Viborg, 57070Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 119 |
| Marion Elementary - 02 | Record | Marion School District 60-3 | Marion, 57043Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 96 |
| Centerville High School - 01 | Record | Centerville School District 60-1 | Centerville, 57014Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 88 |
| Irene - Wakonda High School - 01 | Record | Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3 | Irene, 57037Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 82 |
| Centerville Middle School - 03 | Record | Centerville School District 60-1 | Centerville, 57014Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 74 |
| Parker Jr. High - 03 | Record | Parker School District 60-4 | Parker, 57053Rural: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 72 |
| Marion High School - 01 | Record | Marion School District 60-3 | Marion, 57043Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 55 |
| Irene - Wakonda Jr. High - 04 | Record | Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3 | Irene, 57037Rural: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 49 |
| Marion Middle School - 03 | Record | Marion School District 60-3 | Marion, 57043Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 48 |
| Cameron Colony Elementary - 04 | Record | Viborg-Hurley School District 60-6 | Viborg, 57070Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 13 |
Parker Elementary - 02
Parker School District 60-4
Parker, 57053 / Rural: Distant
Viborg-Hurley Elementary - 02
Viborg-Hurley School District 60-6
Viborg, 57070 / Rural: Remote
Parker High School - 01
Parker School District 60-4
Parker, 57053 / Rural: Distant
Centerville Elementary - 02
Centerville School District 60-1
Centerville, 57014 / Rural: Remote
Viborg-Hurley Middle School - 03
Viborg-Hurley School District 60-6
Viborg, 57070 / Rural: Distant
Viborg-Hurley High School - 01
Viborg-Hurley School District 60-6
Viborg, 57070 / Rural: Remote
Marion Elementary - 02
Marion School District 60-3
Marion, 57043 / Rural: Distant
Centerville High School - 01
Centerville School District 60-1
Centerville, 57014 / Rural: Remote
Irene - Wakonda High School - 01
Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3
Irene, 57037 / Rural: Remote
Centerville Middle School - 03
Centerville School District 60-1
Centerville, 57014 / Rural: Remote
Parker Jr. High - 03
Parker School District 60-4
Parker, 57053 / Rural: Distant
Marion High School - 01
Marion School District 60-3
Marion, 57043 / Rural: Distant
Irene - Wakonda Jr. High - 04
Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3
Irene, 57037 / Rural: Remote
Marion Middle School - 03
Marion School District 60-3
Marion, 57043 / Rural: Distant
Cameron Colony Elementary - 04
Viborg-Hurley School District 60-6
Viborg, 57070 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,465
State avg $7,409
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Schools in Turner County, South Dakota — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Turner County, South Dakota?
Turner County features 15 public schools, providing an exceptionally high number of local options for its 1,529 students. The system is perfectly balanced with five elementary, five middle, and five high schools. Five different school districts operate within the county, reflecting a community-led approach to education.
What are the major school districts in Turner County, South Dakota?
The Viborg-Hurley School District 60-6 is the largest in the county with 418 students, followed by Centerville and Marion districts. There are no charter schools, so these five local districts manage all 1,529 students. This decentralized structure ensures that each small town maintains its own educational identity and local control.
What is the school experience like in Turner County?
All 15 schools in Turner County are situated in rural locales, providing a consistent environment for all students. The average school size is a modest 102 students, fostering close relationships between teachers and pupils. Parker Elementary is the largest campus at 262 students, while many other schools serve fewer than 100 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.