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Stanley County

South Dakota · Public K-12

Stanley County's public-school directory totals 4 campuses, with student enrollment near 432. Stanley County School District 57-1 is the largest district. Median household income runs around $87,712. The level mix is 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Stanley County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
432
-16 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
432
NCES CCD
Median income
$87,712
Above South Dakota avg
Free/reduced lunch
28.2%
Below South Dakota avg
Elementary
2
184 students
Middle
1
106 students
High
1
142 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Stanley County School District 57-1
432 students · 1 district in Stanley County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Stanley 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
88%
Hispanic
2%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
8%
Native American
3%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
78%
Hispanic
2%
Black
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Native American
11%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
28.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
0.5%
civilian labor
Median age
45
21.2% under 18

Test scores in Stanley County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. South Dakota state average: 50.4%.

See all 2 schools in Stanley County ranked by score →

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Stanley County Elementary - 08Fort PierreElementaryKG-05178·
Stanley County High School - 01Fort PierreHigh09-12142·
Stanley County Middle School - 02Fort PierreMiddle06-08106·
Cheyenne Elementary - 06HayesElementaryKG-086·

Cities in Stanley County

Fort Pierre3 schoolsHayes1 school

About Stanley County

Across the rural-scale South Dakota county of Stanley County of about 3,015 residents, the public-school footprint covers 4 schools and about 432 students.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show the median household earns about $87,712 a year, 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 5%. That income level is 25% noticeably above the South Dakota median.

For a sense of the school types, Stanley County is made up of 2 elementary schools (184 students), 1 middle school (106), and 1 high school (142).

The largest single district in Stanley County is Stanley County School District 57-1, which alone enrolls about 432 students.

Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 432 students, fell 4% from the 448 reported in SY 2017-18.

On this page, the community for Stanley County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Stanley County?
There are 4 public K-12 schools in Stanley County, South Dakota, with a combined enrollment of about 432.
How many high schools are in Stanley County?
Stanley County, South Dakota has 1 public high school, serving approximately 142 students.
How many middle schools are in Stanley County?
Stanley County, South Dakota has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 106 students.
How many elementary schools are in Stanley County?
Stanley County, South Dakota has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 184 students.
What is the largest school district in Stanley County?
Stanley County School District 57-1 is the largest school district in Stanley County, serving approximately 432 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Stanley County?
Stanley County, South Dakota has a population of approximately 3,015, with a median age of 45. About 21.2% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Stanley County?
Median household income in Stanley County is $87,712, above the South Dakota average of $70,004. About 4.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Stanley County?
Approximately 28.2% of adults 25 and older in Stanley County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Stanley County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 28.2% of students in Stanley 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 Stanley County schools?
Across Stanley County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.8 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data