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Bennett County School District 03-1

South Dakota · Public School District
3
Schools
490
Students
$23,088
Per-Pupil Spend
+61% nat'l
100.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+48pp vs nat'l
74.5%
Graduation Rate
-12.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Bennett County School District 03-1 is a public school district in South Dakota serving 490 students across 3 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 74.5% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $23,088 is above average for a US public school district. 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 43/100.

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All Schools (3)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Martin Elementary - 03PK–05253
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Bennett County Middle School - 0606–08111
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Bennett County High School - 0109–12126
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$23,088+61% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
24%
12%
State
23.8%
Local (property tax)
12.2%
Federal
64.0%

Funding is shared between state (24%) and local sources (12%), with notable federal support (64%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
3
Schools
490
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$23K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate74.5%
Opportunity Score43/100
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $23,088 per pupil — 61% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 74.5%, graduation is 12.0 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
64% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Limited school choice
With only 3 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bennett County School District 03-1?
Bennett County School District 03-1 has 3 public schools, serving a total of 490 students.
What is the graduation rate for Bennett County School District 03-1?
The graduation rate is 74.5%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Bennett County School District 03-1 spend per student?
Bennett County School District 03-1 spends $23,088 per pupil — 61% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Bennett County School District 03-1?
100% of students in Bennett County School District 03-1 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Bennett County School District 03-1?
No, Bennett County School District 03-1 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Bennett County School District 03-1 serve?
Bennett County School District 03-1 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Bennett County School District 03-1?
The median opportunity score across schools in Bennett County School District 03-1 is 43/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.

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