Top Rankings
Winner School District 59-2 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 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 825 students in Winner School District 59-2. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Winner School District 59-2 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% 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
3 Schools
734 Schools
# Students
825 Students
146,041 Students
# Teachers
54 Teachers
10,645 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Winner School District 59-2, 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#110 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.53
% American Indian
34%
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
62%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,758 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,121. The school district revenue/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,821 is less than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,758
$13,121
Spending / Student
$10,821
$12,623
Best Winner School District 59-2 Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Winner High School - 01
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
431 E 7th St
Winner, SD 57580
(605) 842-8125
Winner, SD 57580
(605) 842-8125
Grades: 9-12
| 210 students
Rank: #22.
Winner Middle School - 02
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
431 E 7th St
Winner, SD 57580
(605) 842-8125
Winner, SD 57580
(605) 842-8125
Grades: 6-8
| 160 students
Rank: #33.
Winner Elementary - 04
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
825 W 3rd St
Winner, SD 57580
(605) 842-8170
Winner, SD 57580
(605) 842-8170
Grades: PK-5
| 455 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Winner School District 59-2?
Winner School District 59-2 manages 3 public schools serving 825 students.
What is the rank of Winner School District 59-2?
Winner School District 59-2 is ranked #114 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 Winner School District 59-2?
62% of Winner School District 59-2 students are White, 34% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Winner School District 59-2?
Winner School District 59-2 has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Winner School District 59-2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,821 is less than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
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