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Todd County

South Dakota · Public K-12

Todd County's public-school footprint spans 13 K-12 campuses with combined enrollment of about 2,610, the largest district being Todd County School District 66-1. By grade band, the county runs 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.

7-year change in Todd County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,610
+596 (+30%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
12
+1 (+9%) vs SY 2017-18
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
13
2 districts
Enrollment
2,610
NCES CCD
Median income
$42,075
Below South Dakota avg
Free/reduced lunch
99.9%
Above South Dakota avg
Elementary
7
1,125 students
Middle
2
362 students
High
2
493 students
Combined / other
2
630 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Todd County School District 66-1
1,980 students · 2 districts in Todd County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Todd 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
8%
Hispanic
2%
Black
0%
Asian
3%
Two or more
4%
Native American
84%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
n/r
Hispanic
2%
Black
0%
Asian
n/r
Two or more
1%
Native American
95%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
16.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
41.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
18.7%
civilian labor
Median age
26
38.8% under 18

Test scores in Todd County

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

See all 4 schools in Todd County ranked by score →

All schools (13)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
St. Francis Indian SchoolSt. FrancisCombinedKG-12630·
Todd County Elementary - 16MissionElementaryKG-05511·
Todd County High School - 01MissionHigh09-12447·
Todd County Middle School - 10MissionMiddle06-08353·
Rosebud Elementary - 04RosebudElementaryKG-05292·
He Dog Elementary - 05ParmeleeElementaryKG-08189·
Spring Creek Elementary - 07St FrancisElementaryKG-0857·
Todd County Achievement High School - 17MissionHigh09-1246·
Lakeview Elementary - 09Pure Water TownshipElementaryKG-0844·
O'Kreek Elementary - 14O'KreekElementaryKG-0827·
Todd County Achievement Middle School - 18MissionMiddle06-089·
Klein Elementary - 08East Todd TownshipElementaryKG-085·
Resource Center - 11MissionCombinedKG-120·

Cities in Todd County

Mission6 schoolsEast Todd Township1 schoolO'Kreek1 schoolParmelee1 schoolPure Water Township1 schoolRosebud1 schoolSt Francis1 schoolSt. Francis1 school

About Todd County

Across the sparse South Dakota county of Todd County of about 9,244 residents, the public-school footprint covers 13 schools and about 2,610 students.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show the median household earns about $42,075 a year, about 17% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 42%. That income level is 40% lower than the South Dakota median.

For a sense of the school types, Todd County consists of 7 elementary schools (1,125 students), 2 middle schools (362), 2 high schools (493), and 2 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Todd County is Todd County School District 66-1, which alone enrolls about 1,980 students.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Todd County has rose 30% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,014 students to 2,610. Todd County now counts 12 public schools, up from 11 in SY 2017-18.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Todd County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Todd County?
There are 13 public K-12 schools in Todd County, South Dakota, with a combined enrollment of about 2,610.
How many high schools are in Todd County?
Todd County, South Dakota has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 493 students.
How many middle schools are in Todd County?
Todd County, South Dakota has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 362 students.
How many elementary schools are in Todd County?
Todd County, South Dakota has 7 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,125 students.
What is the largest school district in Todd County?
Todd County School District 66-1 is the largest school district in Todd County, serving approximately 1,980 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Todd County?
Todd County, South Dakota has a population of approximately 9,244, with a median age of 26. About 38.8% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Todd County?
Median household income in Todd County is $42,075, below the South Dakota average of $70,004. About 41.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Todd County?
Approximately 16.6% of adults 25 and older in Todd County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Todd County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 99.9% of students in Todd 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 Todd County schools?
Across Todd County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.7 to 1.

Todd County school rankings

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