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Mitchell School District 17-2

South Dakota · Public School District
9
Schools
2,735
Students
$10,807
Per-Pupil Spend
-25% nat'l
34.3%
Free Lunch Rate
-18pp vs nat'l
92.0%
Graduation Rate
+5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Mitchell School District 17-2 is a public school district in South Dakota serving 2,735 students across 9 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $10,807 is below the national average for a US public school district. 34% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 55/100.

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All Schools (9)
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Mitchell Middle School - 0206–08616
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Abbott House High School - 0709–1227
Mitchell High School - 0109–12896
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,807-25% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
39%
46%
State
39.1%
Local (property tax)
46.0%
Federal
14.8%

Funding is shared between state (39%) and local sources (46%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
9
Schools
2,735
Students
34%
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.0%
Opportunity Score55/100
StateSouth Dakota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.0% graduation rate — 5.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $10,807, spending is 25% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Mitchell School District 17-2?
Mitchell School District 17-2 has 9 public schools, serving a total of 2,735 students.
What is the graduation rate for Mitchell School District 17-2?
The graduation rate is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Mitchell School District 17-2 spend per student?
Mitchell School District 17-2 spends $10,807 per pupil — 25% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Mitchell School District 17-2?
34% of students in Mitchell School District 17-2 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Mitchell School District 17-2?
No, Mitchell School District 17-2 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Mitchell School District 17-2 serve?
Mitchell School District 17-2 serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Mitchell School District 17-2?
The median opportunity score across schools in Mitchell School District 17-2 is 55/100. 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.