Total enrollment
335
-17 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
5 schools in Scotland
South Dakota · Public K-12
The Scotland public-school footprint covers 5 campuses and about 335 K-12 students, with an average school size near 67.
7-year change in Scotland
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
+1 (+25%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
92%
was 95%
% Hispanic
4%
was 2%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson Colony School - 20 | Elementary | KG-08 | 34 |
| Maxwell Colony Elementary - 04 | Elementary | KG-08 | 39 |
| Scotland Elementary - 02 | Elementary | PK-04 | 114 |
| Scotland High School - 01 | High | 09-12 | 64 |
| Scotland Middle School - 05 | Middle | 05-08 | 84 |
About Scotland
Across Scotland, South Dakota, 5 public schools serves about 335 students between them.
On the school-mix side, the city covers 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Average school size in Scotland is around 67 students, 68% lower than the South Dakota average of about 208.
Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Scotland has declined 5% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 352 students to 335. Scotland now counts 5 public schools, up from 4 in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment decreased from 95% to 92%.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Scotland discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.