Best Schools in Lower Brule, South Dakota
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Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
Pending
test data coming
Median Home
$48,000
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
Pending
test data coming
Median Home
$48,000
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Median household income
- $38,214
- Median home value
- $48,000
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 41%
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Of occupied housing units
How Lower Brule compares
Median household income
$38k
55% of South Dakota median
About Schools in Lower Brule, South Dakota
Lower Brule, South Dakota is home to 1 schools, including 1 public school. The city's schools span .
Lower Brule is served by 1 school district: Lower Brule Day School. These districts collectively serve 356 students.
Lower Brule's community shows 7% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $38,214. The poverty rate in the area is 49.9%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 356 students · Kindergarten–12th | — |
Schools in Lower Brule
Lower Brule, South Dakota · 1 school
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$38,214
Median Home Value
$48,000
Median Rent
$429/mo
Population
1,526
College Educated
7%
Homeownership
41%
Poverty Rate
49.9%
Community Profile
Lower Brule has a median household income of $38,214. It is a community where 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $48,000, with a median rent of $429/month. The area has a poverty rate of 49.9%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Common questions about schools in Lower Brule, South Dakota
How many schools are in Lower Brule, South Dakota?
Lower Brule has 1 schools, including 1 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
How many school districts serve Lower Brule, South Dakota?
Lower Brule is served by 1 school district: Lower Brule Day School.
What is the education level in Lower Brule, South Dakota?
According to Census data, 7% of adults in Lower Brule have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Lower Brule, South Dakota?
The median household income in Lower Brule is approximately $38,214 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lower Brule, South Dakota?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Lower Brule is 18.7:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Lower Brule, South Dakota?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, South Dakota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.