Faith School District 46-2
School District · Faith, South Dakota
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,109
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,109
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Evaluating Faith School District 46-2?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Faith School District 46-2 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Faith High School - 01
Faith · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Faith Elementary - 02
Faith · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
South Dakota rank
#52 of 142
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above South Dakota avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,109
$561 vs South Dakota median
District size
186 students
Smaller than South Dakota median
Top-Rated Schools in Faith School District 46-2
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Faith High School - 01 | 7.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Faith Elementary - 02 | 5.7 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Faith School District 46-2
Faith School District 46-2 is a Faith, South Dakota school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 186 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.4:1. The district invests $12,109 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Faith School District 46-2 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Faith High School - 01, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.
In standardized testing, Faith School District 46-2 students show an average math proficiency of 53.9% and ELA proficiency of 62.2%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Faith School District 46-2, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Faith School District 46-2 with test data.
Schools in Faith School District 46-2
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- South Dakota
- City
- Faith
- Total Enrollment
- 186
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Faith School District 46-2?
Faith School District 46-2 has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Faith School District 46-2?
The average composite rating for Faith School District 46-2 is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Faith School District 46-2?
Faith School District 46-2 spends $12,109 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Faith School District 46-2?
The average student-teacher ratio in Faith School District 46-2 is 12.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Faith School District 46-2?
Faith High School - 01 is the highest-rated school in Faith School District 46-2 with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What are the test scores in Faith School District 46-2?
Across schools in Faith School District 46-2 with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 62.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Faith School District 46-2 compare to other districts in South Dakota?
Faith School District 46-2 has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in South Dakota by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 53.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 62.2%
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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.
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