22 public schools serving approximately 1,167 students, in a county of 6,219 residents.
Left bar is the racial makeup of Spink 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".
How many public schools are in Spink County?
Spink County, South Dakota has 22 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,167 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Spink County?
The county's public school system includes 8 elementary, 5 middle, 8 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Spink County?
Redfield School District 56-4 is the largest school district in Spink County, serving approximately 555 students. The county contains 4 school districts overall.
How many people live in Spink County?
Spink County has roughly 6,219 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Spink County?
Median household income in Spink County is $70,139, above the South Dakota average of $70,004. About 5.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Spink County?
Approximately 28.2% of adults 25 and older in Spink County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Spink County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 17.6% of students in Spink 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 37.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Spink County schools?
Across Spink County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.3 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Spink County?
Spink County residents are approximately 93% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Black, 5% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Spink County is owner-occupied?
Spink County has about 3,010 housing units, of which roughly 72.7% are owner-occupied.
