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Moody County

South Dakota · Public K-12

Moody County is a South Dakota county whose public-school system spans 8 campuses and approximately 1,193 students. Median household income runs about $78,427. By grade band, the county runs 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools.

7-year change in Moody County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,193
+270 (+29%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
8
+1 (+14%) vs SY 2017-18
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
8
3 districts
Enrollment
1,193
NCES CCD
Median income
$78,427
Above South Dakota avg
Free/reduced lunch
48.6%
Above South Dakota avg
Elementary
3
514 students
Middle
2
229 students
High
3
450 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Flandreau School District 50-3
715 students · 3 districts in Moody County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Moody 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
75%
Hispanic
6%
Black
0%
Asian
2%
Two or more
9%
Native American
13%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
49%
Hispanic
13%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
7%
Native American
29%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
30.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.8%
civilian labor
Median age
41
26.3% under 18

Test scores in Moody County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. South Dakota state average: 50.4%.

See all 4 schools in Moody County ranked by score →

All schools (8)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Flandreau Elementary - 04FlandreauElementaryKG-04287·
Flandreau High School - 01FlandreauHigh09-12201·
Colman Elementary - 03ColmanElementaryPK-06193·
Flandreau Middle School - 03FlandreauMiddle05-08193·
Flandreau Indian Boarding SchoolFlandreauHigh09-12149·
Colman-Egan High School - 01ColmanHigh09-12100·
Colman-Egan Jr. High - 02ColmanMiddle07-0836·
Pleasant Valley Colony Elementary - 06FlandreauElementaryKG-0834·

Cities in Moody County

Flandreau5 schoolsColman3 schools

About Moody County

Moody County is a thinly populated South Dakota county of about 6,397 residents, home to 8 public schools and roughly 1,193 students.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show median household income runs near $78,427, roughly 30% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 8%. That income level is 12% above the South Dakota median.

For a sense of the school types, Moody County is made up of 3 elementary schools (514 students), 2 middle schools (229), and 3 high schools (450).

The largest single district in Moody County is Flandreau School District 50-3, which alone enrolls about 715 students.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,193 students, expanded 29% from the 923 reported in SY 2017-18. Over that span, Moody County gained 1 school, going from 7 to 8.

On this page, the community for Moody County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Moody County?
Moody County, South Dakota has 8 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,193 students.
How many high schools are in Moody County?
Moody County, South Dakota has 3 public high schools, serving approximately 450 students.
How many middle schools are in Moody County?
Moody County, South Dakota has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 229 students.
How many elementary schools are in Moody County?
Moody County, South Dakota has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 514 students.
What is the largest school district in Moody County?
Flandreau School District 50-3 is the largest school district in Moody County, serving approximately 715 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
How many people live in Moody County?
Moody County has roughly 6,397 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Moody County?
Median household income in Moody County is $78,427, above the South Dakota average of $70,004. About 8.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Moody County?
Approximately 30.4% of adults 25 and older in Moody County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Moody County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 48.6% of students in Moody 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 42.3%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Moody County schools?
Across Moody County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.7 to 1.

Moody County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data