Top Rankings
Wagner Community School District 11-4 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 900 students in Wagner Community School District 11-4. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Wagner Community School District 11-4 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
4 Schools
729 Schools
# Students
900 Students
145,763 Students
# Teachers
77 Teachers
10,615 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wagner Community School District 11-4, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 146 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#122 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Graduation Rate
85%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.53
% American Indian
56%
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
32%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,171 is higher than the state median of $13,146. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,983 is higher than the state median of $12,647. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,171
$13,146
Spending / Student
$16,983
$12,647
Best Wagner Community School District 11-4 Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wagner High School - 01
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 Walnut Ave Sw
Wagner, SD 57380
(605) 384-5426
Wagner, SD 57380
(605) 384-5426
Gr: 9-12 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Wagner Elementary - 02
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 Walnut Ave Sw
Wagner, SD 57380
(605) 384-3393
Wagner, SD 57380
(605) 384-3393
Gr: K-4 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Wagner Middle School - 03
(Math: 21% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Walnut Ave Sw
Wagner, SD 57380
(605) 384-3913
Wagner, SD 57380
(605) 384-3913
Gr: 5-8 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
101 Walnut Ave Sw
Wagner, SD 57380
(605) 384-4354
Wagner, SD 57380
(605) 384-4354
Gr: PK | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wagner Community School District 11-4?
Wagner Community School District 11-4 manages 4 public schools serving 900 students.
What is the rank of Wagner Community School District 11-4?
Wagner Community School District 11-4 is ranked #119 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wagner Community School District 11-4?
56% of Wagner Community School District 11-4 students are American Indian, 32% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wagner Community School District 11-4?
Wagner Community School District 11-4 has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Wagner Community School District 11-4's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,983 is higher than the state median of $12,647. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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