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Edmunds Central High School - 01

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Edmunds Central High School - 01 ranks 84 th of 166 South Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

84^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 166 South Dakota High Schools

Better than 49% of South Dakota high schools

Summary

Edmunds Central High School - 01 is a small public high school in Roscoe, South Dakota, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of just 39 students. The school is part of the Edmunds Central School District 22-5, which is ranked 69 out of 147 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Edmunds Central High School - 01 has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the years, ranging from a high of 1st in 2004-2005 to a low of 133rd in 2010-2011. Its current ranking for the 2024-2025 school year is 84th out of 166 South Dakota high schools, with a 3-star rating. Compared to nearby schools, it ranks lower than Ipswich High School - 01 (ranked 4th) but higher than Bowdle High School - 01 (ranked 164th). The school has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 84% to 86.4% in recent years, similar to the nearby schools.

Academically, Edmunds Central High School - 01 outperformed the state average in the Smarter Balanced Assessments for 11th-grade students in English Language Arts and Science, but significantly underperformed in Mathematics. The school has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 28.21% to 37.14% in recent years, which is higher than the nearby schools. However, the school's spending per student has been higher than the state average, suggesting a focus on addressing the needs of its socioeconomically disadvantaged student population. The school's small size and low student-teacher ratio may also provide opportunities for more personalized attention and support for students.

Students ?

10.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

30.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

105 1st Ave
Roscoe, SD 57471

(605) 287-4251

District: Edmunds Central School District 22-5

Feeder schools for Edmunds Central High School - 01:

Elementary:	Edmunds Central Elementary - 05
Middle:	Edmunds Central Middle School - 02

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.7%

Hispanic:

7.0%

American Indian:

2.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 6th percentile in 2011 → 49th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 49th (2025) from a 6th-percentile low (2011)

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

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

!Mathematics scores 22 pts below the South Dakota average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school48%

District avg48%

South Dakota avg50%

84^th of 166

South Dakota public high schools ?

Bottom 49%▲ up 4 pts since 2018

From bottom 46% (2018) to bottom 49% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

69^th of 147Edmunds Central School District 22-5 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	54.8	84 of 166	49.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	55.0	75 of 138	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2012	12.6	129 of 143	9.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	10.8	133 of 141	5.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	50.1	90 of 150	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2009	83.7	15 of 144	89.6%	★★★★★
2008	34.7	100 of 135	25.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	49.4	74 of 136	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2005	94.7	1 of 137	99.3%	★★★★★
2004	65.3	47 of 132	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2003	80.9	19 of 133	85.7%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	53.7	86 of 164	47.6%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	18.1	64 of 81	21.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	47.7	76 of 154	50.6%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	54.1	74 of 162	54.3%	★★★☆☆

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	20.4	67 of 83	19.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	30.6	83 of 140	40.7%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	70.5	37 of 158	76.6%	★★★★☆
2018	45.4	78 of 123	36.6%	★★☆☆☆

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)

White (2025)77th percentile+27 vs school

Male (2025)54th percentile+5 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)51st percentile~ school

Female (2025)48th percentile~ school

Special Education (2025)41st percentile-9 vs school

Hispanic (2025)21st percentile-28 vs school

Native American (2025)19th percentile-30 vs school

By subject vs South Dakota (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts71%+8 vs state

Science57%+8 vs state

Mathematics14%-22 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 Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Edmunds Central High School - 01	Public	9-12	105 1st Ave	Roscoe	57471	Edmunds County	Edmunds Central School District 22-5	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 287-4251	43	4	10.5	30.2%	39 (90.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	54.8	84^th of 166 public high schools	49.4%					(n/a)	71.4	14.3	57.1
Dakota Trail Virtual School - 92	Public, Virtual	9-12	510 2nd Ave	Ipswich	57451	Edmunds County	Ipswich Public School District 22-6	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(605) 426-6571	1	0	33.3		1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Ipswich High School - 01	Public	9-12	510 2nd Ave	Ipswich	57451	Edmunds County	Ipswich Public School District 22-6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 426-6571	103	7	14.2	15.5%	101 (98.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	93.8	4^th of 166 public high schools	97.6%		77.5	27^th of 141 public high schools	80.9%	23	96.9	62.5	71.9	$12,096	$263	$11,833
Bowdle High School - 01	Public	9-12	3083 2nd Ave	Bowdle	57428	Edmunds County	Bowdle School District 22-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 285-6590	23	5	5.0	30.4%	22 (95.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4.2	164^th of 166 public high schools	1.2%					(n/a)	25.0	0.0	0.0

Frequently Asked Questions about Edmunds Central High School - 01

What schools feed into Edmunds Central High School - 01?

Edmunds Central High School - 01 is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Edmunds Central Elementary - 05
Middle : Edmunds Central Middle School - 02

What district is Edmunds Central High School - 01 in?

Edmunds Central School District 22-5

What is the racial makeup of Edmunds Central High School - 01?

Students at Edmunds Central High School - 01 are 91% White, 7% Hispanic, 2% American Indian.

Is Edmunds Central High School - 01 a good school?

Edmunds Central High School - 01 ranks 84^th of 166 South Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Edmunds Central High School - 01?

In the 2024-25 school year, 43 students attended Edmunds Central High School - 01.

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