Best Public Schools in Zip Code 57501


Summary:

The 57501 zip code area of Pierre, South Dakota is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Pierre School District 32-2. The data reveals that these schools generally perform above the state averages in academic assessments, with a few standout institutions leading the way.

T.F. Riggs High School - 01 is a consistent top performer, ranked 32nd out of 141 high schools in the state and boasting a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. It has a strong 86.4% 4-year graduation rate. Buchanan Elementary - 03 also stands out, ranking 38th out of 201 elementary schools in South Dakota and earning 4-star ratings, particularly in English Language Arts with 63.77% of students proficient or better.

The schools in the 57501 zip code serve populations with varying levels of economic disadvantage, as indicated by the wide range in free/reduced lunch rates, from 15.97% at T.F. Riggs High School to 97.64% at Pierre Indian Learning Center. While the schools generally outperform the Pierre School District 32-2 and the state of South Dakota, addressing chronic absenteeism and providing targeted support for economically disadvantaged students could be areas for improvement.








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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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