Yankton County Schools & Education
Yankton County, South Dakota
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
42/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.7%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.7%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 82.4%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,777
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,409
School Score
42/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 38/100
State Score Position
#26
of 65 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Yankton County
Measured School Summary
Yankton County performs at an average level with a school score of 42/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.7%.
Funding Context
At $5,777 per pupil, Yankton County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 9% above the South Dakota average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 10.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 22% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Yankton 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
10 public schools and 3 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
42/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #26 of 65 South Dakota counties with school score data.
Completion
92.7%
10.3 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,777
$1,632 below the state average
School coverage
10
3 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Yankton County has 10 public schools across 3 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 Yankton 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.
Dominant-district county
Yankton School District 63-3 carries most of the listed public-school system, with 6 of 10 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#26
of 65 South Dakota counties with school score data. The county score is 4 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.
Yankton School District 63-3
Elementary to high school visible
3,036 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
Gayville-Volin School District 63-1
Elementary to high school visible
289 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Menno School District 33-2
Elementary school only in this slice
20 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Yankton School District 63-3 is the largest listed district slice, with 6 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 Yankton County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Yankton 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 Yankton 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 Major Educational Hub in Southeast SD
Yankton County manages a significant student population of 3,345 across 10 public schools. The infrastructure is robust, featuring six elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools. Three different districts collaborate to provide comprehensive education for the county's diverse needs.
Yankton School District's Broad Reach
The Yankton School District 63-3 is the dominant provider, serving 3,036 students across six schools. Smaller districts like Menno and Gayville-Volin also play vital roles, serving around 290 students each. There are no charter schools in Yankton County, meaning these traditional districts are the pillars of the community.
Large Town Schools and Rural Outposts
The county features six schools in town settings and four in rural areas, with an average school size of 335 students. Yankton High School is the largest facility by far with 942 students, creating a more traditional "large school" experience. This variety allows for both large-scale programs and more intimate rural elementary settings.
School Overview
Total Schools
10
in Yankton County
Reported Enrollment
3,345
10 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Yankton County
Yankton School District 63-3
Gayville-Volin School District 63-1
Menno School District 33-2
10 Public Schools in Yankton County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 10 of 10 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankton High School - 01 | Profile | Yankton School District 63-3 | Yankton, 57078Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 942 |
| Yankton Middle School - 02 | Record | Yankton School District 63-3 | Yankton, 57078Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 606 |
| Lincoln Elementary - 04 | Record | Yankton School District 63-3 | Yankton, 57078Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 410 |
| Beadle Elementary - 03 | Record | Yankton School District 63-3 | Yankton, 57078Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 404 |
| Webster Elementary - 06 | Record | Yankton School District 63-3 | Yankton, 57078Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 396 |
| Stewart Elementary - 05 | Record | Yankton School District 63-3 | Yankton, 57078Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 278 |
| Gayville-Volin Elementary - 02 | Record | Gayville-Volin School District 63-1 | Gayville, 57031Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 144 |
| Gayville-Volin High School - 01 | Record | Gayville-Volin School District 63-1 | Gayville, 57031Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 82 |
| Gayville-Volin Middle School - 03 | Record | Gayville-Volin School District 63-1 | Gayville, 57031Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 63 |
| Jamesville Colony Elementary - 03 | Record | Menno School District 33-2 | Menno, 57045Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 20 |
Yankton High School - 01
Yankton School District 63-3
Yankton, 57078 / Town: Remote
Yankton Middle School - 02
Yankton School District 63-3
Yankton, 57078 / Town: Remote
Lincoln Elementary - 04
Yankton School District 63-3
Yankton, 57078 / Town: Remote
Beadle Elementary - 03
Yankton School District 63-3
Yankton, 57078 / Town: Remote
Webster Elementary - 06
Yankton School District 63-3
Yankton, 57078 / Town: Remote
Stewart Elementary - 05
Yankton School District 63-3
Yankton, 57078 / Town: Remote
Gayville-Volin Elementary - 02
Gayville-Volin School District 63-1
Gayville, 57031 / Rural: Distant
Gayville-Volin High School - 01
Gayville-Volin School District 63-1
Gayville, 57031 / Rural: Distant
Gayville-Volin Middle School - 03
Gayville-Volin School District 63-1
Gayville, 57031 / Rural: Distant
Jamesville Colony Elementary - 03
Menno School District 33-2
Menno, 57045 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,777
State avg $7,409
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Schools in Yankton County, South Dakota — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Yankton County, South Dakota?
Yankton County manages a significant student population of 3,345 across 10 public schools. The infrastructure is robust, featuring six elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools. Three different districts collaborate to provide comprehensive education for the county's diverse needs.
What are the major school districts in Yankton County, South Dakota?
The Yankton School District 63-3 is the dominant provider, serving 3,036 students across six schools. Smaller districts like Menno and Gayville-Volin also play vital roles, serving around 290 students each. There are no charter schools in Yankton County, meaning these traditional districts are the pillars of the community.
What is the school experience like in Yankton County?
The county features six schools in town settings and four in rural areas, with an average school size of 335 students. Yankton High School is the largest facility by far with 942 students, creating a more traditional "large school" experience. This variety allows for both large-scale programs and more intimate rural elementary settings.
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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.