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Gettysburg School District 53-1


At a glance
11thof 147 South Dakota districts▼ 6
Better than 92% of South Dakota districts
100 E King Ave
Gettysburg, SD 57442
·(605) 765-2438·All South Dakota district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 92.5% of districts
3
Schools
214
Students
Top rankedGettysburg High School - 0125th of 166 South Dakota high schools
Summary:

The Gettysburg School District 53-1 is a high-performing school district in South Dakota, with three schools that consistently rank among the top in the state. Gettysburg Elementary - 02, Gettysburg High School - 01, and Gettysburg Middle School - 03 all demonstrate strong academic performance, with excellent test scores, high graduation rates, and low dropout rates.

Gettysburg Elementary - 02 and Gettysburg High School - 01 stand out as particularly strong performers, consistently ranking among the top 15-52 and 7-35 schools in South Dakota, respectively. These schools boast impressive proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, as well as low chronic absenteeism. Gettysburg Middle School - 03 also performs well, with proficiency rates above the state averages in most subject areas and a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate.

The Gettysburg School District 53-1 appears to be investing in its students, with relatively high spending per student and low student-teacher ratios across the district. This investment may contribute to the schools' academic success, which is evident in their consistent rankings among the top schools in the state. Overall, the Gettysburg School District 53-1 is a high-performing district that is effectively serving its diverse student population and providing a quality education to the community.

Ranking:
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Dakota Department of Education.

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