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Spink County

South Dakota · Public K-12

Spink County reports 22 public K-12 schools and roughly 1,155 students enrolled, per NCES, with a mix of 8 elementary, 6 middle, and 8 high.

7-year change in Spink County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,155
-63 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
19
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
90%
was 95%
% Hispanic
4%
was 2%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
6,219
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
22
4 districts
Enrollment
1,155
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$70,139
Above South Dakota avg
Free/reduced lunch
24.0%
Below South Dakota avg
Elementary
8
554 students
Middle
6
188 students
High
8
413 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Redfield School District 56-4
523 students · 4 districts in Spink County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

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".

County residents
White
93%
Hispanic
3%
Black
2%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
90%
Hispanic
4%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
3%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
28.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
1.3%
civilian labor
Median age
46
21.1% under 18

Test scores in Spink County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. South Dakota state average: 50.4%.

See all 5 schools in Spink County ranked by score →

All schools (22)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Redfield Elementary - 03RedfieldElementaryPK-05271·
Redfield High School - 01RedfieldHigh09-12153·
Northwestern Elementary - 04MelletteElementaryPK-05135·
Northwestern High School - 01MelletteHigh09-1291·
Redfield Middle School - 02RedfieldMiddle06-0891·
iSucceed - 92MelletteHigh09-1282·
Doland Elementary - 03DolandElementaryPK-0663·
Hitchcock-Tulare High School - 01TulareHigh09-1258·
Northwestern Middle School - 02MelletteMiddle06-0856·
Clark Colony Elementary - 05RaymondElementaryKG-0824·
Glendale Colony Elementary - 04FrankfortElementaryKG-0822·
Doland High School - 01DolandHigh09-1221·
Spink Colony Elementary - 03FrankfortElementaryKG-0821·
Hitchcock-Tulare Jr. High School - 02TulareMiddle07-0819·
Doland Jr. High - 02DolandMiddle07-0815·
Camrose Colony Elementary - 06FrankfortElementaryKG-0810·
Hillside Colony Elementary - 04DolandElementaryKG-088·
Turtle Creek High School - 04RedfieldHigh09-128·
iSucceed Middle School - 93MelletteMiddle06-087·
Hillside Colony High School - 07DolandHigh09-120·
Redfield Virtual School - 92RedfieldHigh09-120·
Turtle Creek Elementary School - 06RedfieldMiddle02-080·

Cities in Spink County

Redfield6 schoolsDoland5 schoolsMellette5 schoolsFrankfort3 schoolsTulare2 schoolsRaymond1 school

About Spink County

Spink County is a low-population county of about 6,219 residents in South Dakota. Its public-school system enrolls approximately 1,155 students across 22 schools.

Zooming out, census numbers show median household income runs near $70,139, 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.

On the school-mix side, Spink County spans 8 elementary schools (554 students), 6 middle schools (188), and 8 high schools (413).

Redfield School District 56-4 is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 523 students across Spink County.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,155 students, decreased 5% from the 1,218 reported in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment shrank from 95% to 90%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Spink County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Spink County?
Spink County, South Dakota has 22 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,155 students.
How many high schools are in Spink County?
Spink County, South Dakota has 8 public high schools, serving approximately 413 students.
How many middle schools are in Spink County?
Spink County, South Dakota has 6 public middle schools, serving approximately 188 students.
How many elementary schools are in Spink County?
Spink County, South Dakota has 8 public elementary schools, serving approximately 554 students.
What is the largest school district in Spink County?
Redfield School District 56-4 is the largest school district in Spink County, serving approximately 523 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 24.0% 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 42.3%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Spink County schools?
Across Spink County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.3 to 1.

Spink County school rankings

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