Enrollment
118
High
DISTRICT 114 · STATE 225
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MCCOOK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 43-7·NCES 460102601026
McCook Central High School - 01
200 E Essex, Salem, SD 57058 · (605) 425-2264 · McCook County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL118 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
12.5:1
9 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.4:1 · STATE 20.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
17%
20 students
DISTRICT 23% · STATE 42%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 31 | 26% |
| Grade 10 | 26 | 22% |
| Grade 11 | 34 | 29% |
| Grade 12 | 27 | 23% |
Student demographics
13%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 14% · STATE 53% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Based on grade levels within McCook Central School District 43-7. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
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| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCook Central High School - 01 this school | 118 | 16.9% | N/A |
| Philip High School - 01 Philip | 109 | 17.4% | N/A |
| Ipswich High School - 01 Ipswich | 103 | 15.5% | N/A |
| Wessington Springs High School - 01 Wessington Springs | 94 | 17.0% | N/A |
| Hanson High School - 01 Alexandria | 122 | 13.1% | N/A |
| Parker High School - 01 Parker | 141 | 15.6% | N/A |
Matched among South Dakota high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where McCook Central High School - 01 ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 118 | #65 of 173 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 16.9% | #55 of 80 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
118
-2 (-2%) vs 2020
-19% since 1990-91, when it was 145
Student : Teacher
12.5:1
was 12.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 118 | 9.4 | 12.5:1 | 17% (20) |
| 2023-24 | 121 | 8.6 | 14.0:1 | 18% (22) |
| 2022-23 | 128 | 8.1 | 15.8:1 | 16% (21) |
| 2020-21 | 120 | 10 | 12.0:1 | 24% (29) |
| 2017-18 | 118 | 10.5 | 11.2:1 | 16% (19) |
| 2015-16 | 123 | 8 | 15.4:1 | 27% (33) |
| 2010-11 | 123 | 9 | 13.7:1 | 33% (40) |
| 2000-01 | 149 | 10 | 14.9:1 | 23% (34) |
| 1990-91 | 145 | 13 | 11.2:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for McCook Central High School - 01.
Since 2017-18: students unchanged (118 to 118); teachers down 10% (10.5 to 9.4).
About McCook Central High School - 01
McCook Central High School - 01 is a small high school in South Dakota, located in Salem. It offers grades 9 through 12 and has 118 students enrolled. By comparison, high schools in South Dakota enroll about 225 students on average.
A total of 4 schools make up McCook Central School District 43-7, with 455 students enrolled.
McCook Central High School - 01 is 93% White by enrollment. The next largest groups are 5% multiracial. That is in line with McCook County, where about 93% of residents are White. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 13%.
There are 9.4 full-time-equivalent teachers at McCook Central High School - 01, giving a ratio of 12.5:1. The school's 12.5:1 compares with an average of 20.6:1 for high schools in South Dakota. By family income, 17% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
In McCook County, home to about 5,751 people, median household income comes to about $83,852, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 30%, and roughly 6% of residents are in poverty. There are 12 public schools in the county, enrolling about 1,172, McCook Central High School - 01 among them.
A public school less than a tenth of a mile away, McCook Central Middle School - 03, is the closest to McCook Central High School - 01. Inside a five-mile radius, there are 3 other public schools.
In the federal locale system, McCook Central High School - 01 is coded Rural: Remote, for schools in rural territory far from an urban area.
There was little change in enrollment from 2020-21 (120) to 2024-25 (118).
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McCook County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
5,751
Census ACS
Median income
$83,852
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
30%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
12
1,172 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in McCook Central School District 43-7
- McCook Central Elementary - 02Elementary · 225 students
- McCook Central Middle School - 03Middle · 84 students
- Goldenview Colony School - 04Elementary · 28 students
Other schools in Salem
- McCook Central Elementary - 02Elementary · 225 students
- McCook Central Middle School - 03Middle · 84 students
- Goldenview Colony School - 04Elementary · 28 students
Nearby schools
- McCook Central Middle School - 030.0 mi · 84
- McCook Central Elementary - 020.0 mi · 225
- Goldenview Colony School - 043.9 mi · 28
- Canistota High School - 0110.1 mi · 99
- Canistota Elementary - 0210.1 mi · 141
- Canistota Middle School - 0310.1 mi · 68
Frequently asked questions
About McCook Central High School - 01How large is McCook Central High School - 01?
McCook Central High School - 01 enrolls approximately 118 students in grades 09-12.
Is McCook Central High School - 01 an elementary, middle, or high school?
McCook Central High School - 01 is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does McCook Central High School - 01 have?
McCook Central High School - 01 employs 9 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.5:1.
What is the student diversity at McCook Central High School - 01?
Student demographics at McCook Central High School - 01 are roughly 93% White, 2% Hispanic, 5% Two or more.
What district is McCook Central High School - 01 in?
McCook Central High School - 01 is part of McCook Central School District 43-7.
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