Oglala Lakota County 65-1 School District
School District · Batesland, South Dakota
Avg Rating
4.0
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 2 high
Enrollment
1,853
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Avg Rating
4.0
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 2 high
Enrollment
1,853
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Evaluating Oglala Lakota County 65-1?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Oglala Lakota County 65-1 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.
Batesland School - 01
Batesland · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Rockyford School - 03
Porcupine · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Oglala Lakota County Virtual High School - 92
Batesland · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
South Dakota rank
#141 of 142
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.2
below South Dakota avg
Per-pupil spending
$23,648
+$10,978 vs South Dakota median
District size
1,853 students
Much larger than South Dakota median
The short answer
Oglala Lakota County 65-1 ranks #141 of 142 South Dakota districts by overall school rating. Oglala Lakota County 65-1's schools with real test data average 4.0/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Batesland School - 01 (4.9/10), Rockyford School - 03 (4.5/10), and Oglala Lakota County Virtual High School - 92 (4.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Oglala Lakota County 65-1
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Batesland School - 01 | 4.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Rockyford School - 03 | 4.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Oglala Lakota County Virtual High School - 92 | 4.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Wolf Creek School - 02 | 4.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Red Shirt School - 04 | 3.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Lakota Tech High School - 10 | 3.1 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Oglala Lakota County 65-1
Oglala Lakota County 65-1 is a Batesland, South Dakota school district serving 6 schools.The district educates 1,853 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.6:1. District-level spending was $23,648 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 4.0/10, Oglala Lakota County 65-1 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Batesland School - 01, which has a composite score of 4.9/10.
In standardized testing, Oglala Lakota County 65-1 students show an average math proficiency of 14.1% and ELA proficiency of 16.2%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Oglala Lakota County 65-1, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Oglala Lakota County 65-1 with test data.
Schools in Oglala Lakota County 65-1
6 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- South Dakota
- City
- Batesland
- Total Enrollment
- 1,853
- Teachers (FTE)
- 136
- District spending per student
- $23,648NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 36.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Oglala Lakota County 65-1?
Oglala Lakota County 65-1 has 6 schools in total — 4 elementary, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Oglala Lakota County 65-1?
The average composite rating for Oglala Lakota County 65-1 is 4.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Oglala Lakota County 65-1?
Oglala Lakota County 65-1's district-level spending was $23,648 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Oglala Lakota County 65-1?
The average student-teacher ratio in Oglala Lakota County 65-1 is 13.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Oglala Lakota County 65-1?
Batesland School - 01 is the highest-rated school in Oglala Lakota County 65-1 with a composite score of 4.9/10.
What are the test scores in Oglala Lakota County 65-1?
Across schools in Oglala Lakota County 65-1 with test data, the average math proficiency is 14.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 16.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Oglala Lakota County 65-1 compare to other districts in South Dakota?
Oglala Lakota County 65-1 has an average school rating of 4.0/10 across 6 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
- 4.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 14.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 16.2%
How we rate schools
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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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