Top Rankings
West Central School District 49-7 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,409 students in West Central School District 49-7. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in West Central School District 49-7 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
6 Schools
734 Schools
# Students
1,409 Students
146,041 Students
# Teachers
93 Teachers
10,645 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
West Central School District 49-7, which is ranked within the top 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 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#62 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
42%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.53
% American Indian
3%
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
91%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,644 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,121. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,803 is less than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,644
$13,121
Spending / Student
$10,803
$12,623
Best West Central School District 49-7 Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02
(Math: 62% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 S Main St
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 363-3131
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 363-3131
Gr: K-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Brighten Transition Youth Treatment Center - 07
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
46560 264th St
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799
Gr: 8-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Falls Academy - 08
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
46560 264th St
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799
Gr: 5-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
West Central High School - 01
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
705 E 2nd St
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-6236
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-6236
Gr: 9-12 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
West Central Middle School - 04
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
705 E 2nd St
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799
Gr: 6-8 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
303 E 2nd St
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3215
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3215
Gr: K-2 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Central School District 49-7?
West Central School District 49-7 manages 6 public schools serving 1,409 students.
What is the rank of West Central School District 49-7?
West Central School District 49-7 is ranked #52 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (top 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Central School District 49-7?
91% of West Central School District 49-7 students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Central School District 49-7?
West Central School District 49-7 has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is West Central School District 49-7's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,803 is less than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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