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Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01

Public Grades 9-12

10^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 166 South Dakota High Schools

Better than 94% of South Dakota high schools

Summary

Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01 is a public high school in Elk Point, South Dakota, serving 218 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7, which is ranked 34 out of 147 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01 consistently ranks among the top high schools in South Dakota, with a statewide ranking as high as 5th in the 2017-2018 school year. The school's performance on Smarter Balanced Assessments is significantly above the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, and its 4-year graduation rate of 94.4% in 2024-2025 is well above the state average. The school also performs exceptionally well across various student subgroups, including female, male, white, and special education students.

When compared to the nearby Vermillion High School and Dakota Valley High School, Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01 stands out with its consistently higher academic performance, higher graduation rates, and lower dropout rates. The school also spends more per student and has a lower student-to-teacher ratio than the nearby schools, indicating a commitment to providing a well-resourced learning environment for its students.

212

Students ?

13.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,603

Per pupil spending ?

15.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

402 S Douglas St
Elk Point, SD 57025

(605) 356-5901

District: Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7

Feeder schools for Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01:

Elementary:	Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02
Middle:	Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.0%

Hispanic:

4.2%

Two or more races:

2.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 83rd percentile in 2015 → 94th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the South Dakota average (69% vs 50% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 6% of South Dakota high schools

✓94% graduate in 4 years — above the South Dakota average (86%)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school69%

District avg69%

South Dakota avg50%

10^th of 166

South Dakota public high schools ?

Top 6%▲ up 11 pts since 2015

From top 17% (2015) to top 6% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

34^th of 147Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7 among South Dakota districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	86.4	10 of 166	94.0%	★★★★★
2024	91.1	5 of 141	96.5%	★★★★★
2023	70.1	33 of 138	76.1%	★★★★☆
2022	74.4	34 of 134	74.6%	★★★★☆
2021	47.1	84 of 140	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	81.4	18 of 135	86.7%	★★★★☆
2018	84.7	6 of 138	95.7%	★★★★★
2017	66.0	48 of 137	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	94.3	2 of 141	98.6%	★★★★★
2015	79.8	23 of 133	82.7%	★★★★☆
2013	69.5	46 of 144	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2012	57.9	70 of 143	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2011	62.6	59 of 141	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2010	90.3	5 of 150	96.7%	★★★★★
2009	79.6	22 of 144	84.7%	★★★★☆
2008	81.5	16 of 135	88.1%	★★★★☆
2007	79.9	22 of 141	84.4%	★★★★☆
2006	70.4	39 of 136	71.3%	★★★★☆
2005	81.6	12 of 137	91.2%	★★★★★
2004	86.3	10 of 132	92.4%	★★★★★
2003	94.9	1 of 133	99.2%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	80.4	18 of 164	89.0%	★★★★☆
2024	89.0	4 of 93	95.7%	★★★★★
2023	67.4	25 of 95	73.7%	★★★★☆
2022	81.4	12 of 84	85.7%	★★★★☆
2021	28.4	70 of 89	21.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	65.8	24 of 83	71.1%	★★★★☆
2018	88.9	2 of 82	97.6%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	49.3	32 of 81	60.5%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	63.9	42 of 154	72.7%	★★★★☆
2023	37.1	31 of 46	32.6%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	84.1	18 of 162	88.9%	★★★★☆
2024	87.5	10 of 107	90.7%	★★★★★
2023	69.1	24 of 96	75.0%	★★★★☆
2022	65.3	29 of 87	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	61.6	31 of 89	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	89.8	8 of 88	90.9%	★★★★★
2018	80.5	7 of 90	92.2%	★★★★★

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	48.9	34 of 83	59.0%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	89.7	3 of 140	97.9%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	84.0	13 of 158	91.8%	★★★★★
2024	92.4	3 of 125	97.6%	★★★★★
2023	68.5	29 of 121	76.0%	★★★★☆
2022	66.0	44 of 123	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	37.6	93 of 129	27.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	80.7	17 of 123	86.2%	★★★★☆
2018	80.9	9 of 123	92.7%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2025)98th percentile+4 vs school

White (2025)92nd percentile~ school

Female (2025)89th percentile-5 vs school

Male (2025)89th percentile-5 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)73rd percentile-21 vs school

Hispanic (2025)60th percentile-33 vs school

Native American (2025)59th percentile-35 vs school

By subject vs South Dakota (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts78%+14 vs state

Science74%+25 vs state

Mathematics54%+17 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2025)			Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)			Smarter Balanced Assessments Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 12th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 12th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01	Public	9-12	402 S Douglas St	Elk Point	57025	Union County	Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 356-5901	212	15	13.6	15.1%	195 (92.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.2%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.8%)	86.4	10^th of 166 public high schools	94.0%		91.1	5^th of 141 public high schools	96.5%	5	77.8			53.7			74.1		$14,603	$660	$13,943
Dakota Valley High School - 01	Public	9-12	1150 Northshore Dr	North Sioux City	57049	Union County	Dakota Valley School District 61-8	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 422-3820	431	26	16.4	13.2%	344 (79.8%)	10 (2.3%)	36 (8.4%)	7 (1.6%)	7 (1.6%)	6 (1.4%)	21 (4.9%)	75.5	30^th of 166 public high schools	81.9%		71.5	34^th of 141 public high schools	75.9%	4	76.5			46.1			55.9		$12,756	$583	$12,174
Vermillion High School - 01	Public	9-12	1001 E Main St	Vermillion	57069	Clay County	Vermillion School District 13-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 677-7035	413	28	15.0	26.2%	310 (75.1%)	9 (2.2%)	22 (5.3%)	3 (0.7%)	38 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (7.5%)	60.4	71^st of 166 public high schools	57.2%		53.3	70^th of 141 public high schools	50.4%	1	63.6	0.0	63.0	33.7	0.0	33.3	55.1	54.6	$13,012	$646	$12,366

Frequently Asked Questions about Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01

Is Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01 a good school?

Yes. Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01 ranks in the top 6.0% of South Dakota high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01?

Students at Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01 are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01?

In the 2024-25 school year, 212 students attended Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01.

What district is Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01 in?

Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7

What schools feed into Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01?

Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01 is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02
Middle : Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03

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