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McPherson County

South Dakota · Public K-12

9 public schools serving approximately 341 students, in a county of 2,145 residents.

Schools
9
2 districts
Enrollment
341
NCES CCD
Median income
$66,906
Below South Dakota avg
Free/reduced lunch
38.4%
Above South Dakota avg
Elementary
4
schools
Middle
2
schools
High
3
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Leola School District 44-2
178 students · 2 districts in McPherson County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of McPherson 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
97%
Hispanic
0%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
93%
Hispanic
0%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
26.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
1.1%
civilian labor
Median age
50
19.3% under 18

All schools (9)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Eureka Elementary - 02EurekaElementaryPK-06105·
Leola Elementary - 02LeolaElementaryPK-0559·
Leola High School - 01LeolaHigh09-1239·
Eureka High School - 01EurekaHigh09-1234·
Long Lake Colony Elementary - 05WetonkaElementaryKG-0830·
Leola Jr. High - 03LeolaMiddle06-0825·
Eureka Jr. High - 03EurekaMiddle07-0824·
Grassland Colony Elementary - 06WestportElementaryKG-0816·
Leola Alternative School - 07LeolaHigh09-129·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve McPherson County?
There are 9 public K-12 schools in McPherson County, South Dakota, with a combined enrollment of about 341.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in McPherson County?
The county's public school system includes 4 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high schools.
What is the largest school district in McPherson County?
Leola School District 44-2 is the largest school district in McPherson County, serving approximately 178 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in McPherson County?
McPherson County has roughly 2,145 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in McPherson County?
Median household income in McPherson County is $66,906, below the South Dakota average of $70,004. About 6.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of McPherson County?
Approximately 26.5% of adults 25 and older in McPherson County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in McPherson County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 38.4% of students in McPherson County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the South Dakota county average of 37.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in McPherson County schools?
Across McPherson County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 8.7 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of McPherson County?
McPherson County residents are approximately 97% White, 0% Hispanic, 3% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in McPherson County is owner-occupied?
McPherson County has about 1,205 housing units, of which roughly 81.3% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data