Total enrollment
353
+62 (+21%) vs SY 2017-18
Douglas County
South Dakota · Public K-12
Across 6 public schools, Douglas County, South Dakota serves roughly 353 K-12 students. That works out to 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.
7-year change in Douglas County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
88%
was 93%
% Hispanic
5%
was 2%
% Black
3%
was 2%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
6
3 districts
Enrollment
353
NCES CCD
Median income
$86,442
Above South Dakota avg
Free/reduced lunch
15.7%
Below South Dakota avg
Elementary
2
122 students
Middle
2
102 students
High
2
129 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Armour School District 21-1
226 students · 3 districts in Douglas County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Douglas 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
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
24.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
0.5%
civilian labor
Median age
42
25.5% under 18
Test scores in Douglas County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. South Dakota state average: 50.4%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
- Corsica-Stickney Jr. High - 03· 56.0%
- Armour Middle School - 03· 51.0%
- Armour Elementary - 02· 30.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armour Elementary - 02 | Armour | Elementary | PK-05 | 119 | · |
| Corsica-Stickney High School - 01 | Corsica | High | 09-12 | 72 | · |
| Armour High School - 01 | Armour | High | 09-12 | 57 | · |
| Corsica-Stickney Jr. High - 03 | Corsica | Middle | 06-08 | 52 | · |
| Armour Middle School - 03 | Armour | Middle | 06-08 | 50 | · |
| Greenwood Colony Elementary - 05 | Delmont | Elementary | KG-08 | 3 | · |
Cities in Douglas County
About Douglas County
Across the low-population South Dakota county of Douglas County of about 2,828 residents, the public-school footprint covers 6 schools and about 353 students.
Stepping back, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $86,442, about 25% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 6%. That income level is 23% higher than the South Dakota median.
In terms of grade levels, Douglas County spans 2 elementary schools (122 students), 2 middle schools (102), and 2 high schools (129).
Armour School District 21-1 dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 226 students on its own.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 353 students, increased 21% from the 291 reported in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 93% to 88% over the same window.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Douglas County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data