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Campbell County

South Dakota · Public K-12

In Campbell County, 3 public K-12 schools make up the local education system, comprising 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high. Combined enrollment is about 147 students.

7-year change in Campbell County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
147
+38 (+35%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
84%
was 94%
% Hispanic
7%
was 2%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
147
NCES CCD
Median income
$68,929
Below South Dakota avg
Free/reduced lunch
26.5%
Below South Dakota avg
Elementary
1
77 students
Middle
1
35 students
High
1
35 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Herreid School District 10-1
147 students · 1 district in Campbell County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Campbell County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
91%
Hispanic
8%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
84%
Hispanic
7%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
5%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
36.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.1%
civilian labor
Median age
51
20.8% under 18

Test scores in Campbell County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. South Dakota state average: 50.4%.

Top 2 schools (ELA)
  1. Herreid Middle School - 03· 81.3%
  2. Herreid Elementary - 02· 43.3%

See all 2 schools in Campbell County ranked by score →

All schools (3)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Herreid Elementary - 02HerreidElementaryPK-0577·
Herreid High School - 01HerreidHigh09-1235·
Herreid Middle School - 03HerreidMiddle06-0835·

Cities in Campbell County

Herreid3 schools

About Campbell County

Campbell County is a thinly populated South Dakota county of about 1,593 residents, home to 3 public schools and roughly 147 students.

Stepping back, census numbers show the median household earns about $68,929 a year, roughly 36% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line.

Looking at the level breakdown, Campbell County is made up of 1 elementary school (77 students), 1 middle school (35), and 1 high school (35).

Herreid School District 10-1 is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 147 students across Campbell County.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Campbell County has grew 35% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 109 students to 147. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 94% to 84% over the same window.

On allk12, the community for Campbell County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Campbell County?
There are 3 public K-12 schools in Campbell County, South Dakota, with a combined enrollment of about 147.
How many high schools are in Campbell County?
Campbell County, South Dakota has 1 public high school, serving approximately 35 students.
How many middle schools are in Campbell County?
Campbell County, South Dakota has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 35 students.
How many elementary schools are in Campbell County?
Campbell County, South Dakota has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 77 students.
What is the largest school district in Campbell County?
Herreid School District 10-1 is the largest school district in Campbell County, serving approximately 147 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Campbell County?
Campbell County has roughly 1,593 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Campbell County?
Median household income in Campbell County is $68,929, below the South Dakota average of $70,004. About 6.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Campbell County?
Approximately 36.0% of adults 25 and older in Campbell County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Campbell County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 26.5% of students in Campbell County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the South Dakota county average of 42.3%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Campbell County schools?
Across Campbell County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 9.4 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data