Warner School District 06-5
School District · Warner, South Dakota
Avg Rating
8.1
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,685
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Avg Rating
8.1
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,685
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Evaluating Warner School District 06-5?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Warner School District 06-5 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.
Warner Elementary - 02
Warner · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Warner Middle School - 03
Warner · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Warner High School - 01
Warner · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
South Dakota rank
#8 of 142
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.8
above South Dakota avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,685
$1,985 vs South Dakota median
District size
312 students
Typical than South Dakota median
The short answer
Warner School District 06-5 ranks #8 of 142 South Dakota districts by overall school rating. Warner School District 06-5's schools with real test data average 8.1/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Warner Elementary - 02 (9.2/10), Warner Middle School - 03 (7.6/10), and Warner High School - 01 (7.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Warner School District 06-5
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warner Elementary - 02 | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Warner Middle School - 03 | 7.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Warner High School - 01 | 7.4 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Warner School District 06-5
Warner School District 06-5 is a Warner, South Dakota school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 312 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.6:1. The district invests $10,685 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.1/10, Warner School District 06-5 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Warner Elementary - 02, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.
In standardized testing, Warner School District 06-5 students show an average math proficiency of 75.7% and ELA proficiency of 79.5%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Warner School District 06-5, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Warner School District 06-5 with test data.
Schools in Warner School District 06-5
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- South Dakota
- City
- Warner
- Total Enrollment
- 312
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Warner School District 06-5?
Warner School District 06-5 has 3 schools in total — 1 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 Warner School District 06-5?
The average composite rating for Warner School District 06-5 is 8.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Warner School District 06-5?
Warner School District 06-5 spends $10,685 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Warner School District 06-5?
The average student-teacher ratio in Warner School District 06-5 is 13.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Warner School District 06-5?
Warner Elementary - 02 is the highest-rated school in Warner School District 06-5 with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in Warner School District 06-5?
Across schools in Warner School District 06-5 with test data, the average math proficiency is 75.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 79.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Warner School District 06-5 compare to other districts in South Dakota?
Warner School District 06-5 has an average school rating of 8.1/10 across 3 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
- 8.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 75.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 79.5%
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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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