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Madison Central School District 39-2

South Dakota · Public School District
3
Schools
1,147
Students
$11,210
Per-Pupil Spend
-22% nat'l
20.4%
Free Lunch Rate
-32pp vs nat'l
87.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Madison Central School District 39-2 is a public school district in South Dakota serving 1,147 students across 3 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,210 is below the national average for a US public school district. Only 20% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 60/100.

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All Schools (3)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Madison Elementary - 07KG–05508
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Madison Middle School - 0206–08257
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Madison High School - 0109–12382
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,210-22% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
23%
64%
State
23.3%
Local (property tax)
63.6%
Federal
13.1%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (64%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
3
Schools
1,147
Students
20%
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.0%
Opportunity Score60/100
StateSouth Dakota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 20% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,210, spending is 22% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
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 Madison Central School District 39-2?
Madison Central School District 39-2 has 3 public schools, serving a total of 1,147 students.
What is the graduation rate for Madison Central School District 39-2?
The graduation rate is 87.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Madison Central School District 39-2 spend per student?
Madison Central School District 39-2 spends $11,210 per pupil — 22% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Madison Central School District 39-2?
20% of students in Madison Central School District 39-2 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Madison Central School District 39-2?
No, Madison Central School District 39-2 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Madison Central School District 39-2 serve?
Madison Central School District 39-2 serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Madison Central School District 39-2?
The median opportunity score across schools in Madison Central School District 39-2 is 60/100. 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.