Ziebach County Schools & Education
Ziebach County, South Dakota
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
53/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
78.6%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
78.6%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 82.4%
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,420
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,409
School Score
53/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 38/100
State Score Position
#14
of 65 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Ziebach County
Measured School Summary
Ziebach County has midrange measured school signals (score: 53/100) with a graduation rate of 78.6%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
With $13,420 per pupil, Ziebach County has adequate funding that generally covers core educational needs and some supplemental services.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 39% above the South Dakota average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 3.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 81% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Ziebach 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
4 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
53/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #14 of 65 South Dakota counties with school score data.
Completion
78.6%
3.8 pts below the state average
Funding context
$13,420
$6,011 above the state average
School coverage
4
2 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
Ziebach County has 4 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 Ziebach 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
Ziebach 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
#14
of 65 South Dakota counties with school score data. The county score is 15 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.
Dupree School District 64-2
Elementary to high school visible
405 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Eagle Butte School District 20-1
Elementary school only in this slice
242 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Eagle Butte School District 20-1 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 Ziebach County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Ziebach 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 Ziebach 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.
Ziebach County’s Small-Scale Rural School System
Ziebach County operates four public schools across two distinct districts, serving a total enrollment of 647 students. This infrastructure includes two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school to cover all grade levels.
Focused Leadership in Two Core Districts
Education is managed by the Dupree School District 64-2 with 405 students and the Eagle Butte School District 20-1 with 362 students. There are currently no charter schools in the county, meaning 100% of the school population attends traditional public institutions.
Small Rural Campuses Define Local Education
Every school in the county is classified as rural, creating an intimate educational environment with an average school size of 162 students. Eagle Butte Upper Elementary is the largest campus with 242 students, while Dupree Jr. High offers a highly personalized experience with only 50 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
4
in Ziebach County
Reported Enrollment
647
4 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Ziebach County
Dupree School District 64-2
Eagle Butte School District 20-1
4 Public Schools in Ziebach 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 4 of 4 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03 | Record | Eagle Butte School District 20-1 | Eagle Butte, 57625Rural: Fringe | 3–6 | Primary | 242 |
| Dupree Elementary - 02 | Record | Dupree School District 64-2 | Dupree, 57623Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 232 |
| Dupree High School - 01 | Record | Dupree School District 64-2 | Dupree, 57623Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 123 |
| Dupree Jr. High - 04 | Record | Dupree School District 64-2 | Dupree, 57623Rural: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 50 |
Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03
Eagle Butte School District 20-1
Eagle Butte, 57625 / Rural: Fringe
Dupree Elementary - 02
Dupree School District 64-2
Dupree, 57623 / Rural: Remote
Dupree High School - 01
Dupree School District 64-2
Dupree, 57623 / Rural: Remote
Dupree Jr. High - 04
Dupree School District 64-2
Dupree, 57623 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$13,420
State avg $7,409
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Schools in Ziebach County, South Dakota — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Ziebach County, South Dakota?
Ziebach County operates four public schools across two distinct districts, serving a total enrollment of 647 students. This infrastructure includes two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school to cover all grade levels.
What are the major school districts in Ziebach County, South Dakota?
Education is managed by the Dupree School District 64-2 with 405 students and the Eagle Butte School District 20-1 with 362 students. There are currently no charter schools in the county, meaning 100% of the school population attends traditional public institutions.
What is the school experience like in Ziebach County?
Every school in the county is classified as rural, creating an intimate educational environment with an average school size of 162 students. Eagle Butte Upper Elementary is the largest campus with 242 students, while Dupree Jr. High offers a highly personalized experience with only 50 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.