C+

School Score

Average

59/100

Sioux Falls, South Dakota · 2022-23

Sioux Falls School District

Serving 24,000 students in 38 schools, Sioux Falls School District outperforms US averages. Math: 38% · Reading: 41% · Graduation: 87%.

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Last updated: Aug 12, 2025Data: NCES CCD + state DOE 2022-23Report an error

Math proficiency

38%

District-wide

↑ 12.0% vs US

Reading proficiency

41%

District-wide

↑ 12.0% vs US

Graduation rate

87%

4-year

Enrollment

24,000

38 schools

Sioux proficiency

38% / 41%

"Sioux Falls School District students reached 38% math proficiency and 41% reading proficiency in 2022-23, versus 27% / 27% state averages."

Source: NCES + South Dakota DOE

Graduation rate

87%

"Sioux Falls School District's 4-year graduation rate is 87%, below the US average of 87%."

Source: NCES

Spending per pupil

$11,300

"Sioux Falls School District spends $11,300 per student annually, below the US average of $17,280."

Source: NCES 2022-23

Sioux Falls School District · proficiency trend

% of students scoring proficient on state assessments. Local curves approximated from NAEP national trend where granular history is unavailable.

Data breakdown · Sioux Falls School District

Versus state and national averages

Math proficiency

38%

here

27%

state

26%

US avg

↑ 46%

Reading proficiency

41%

here

27%

state

29%

US avg

↑ 41%

Graduation rate

87%

here

85%

state

87%

US avg

↓ 0%

Student-teacher ratio

14.5:1

here

14.1:1

state

15.4:1

US avg

↓ 6%

Free/reduced lunch eligible

47.5%

here

38.5%

state

52.1%

US avg

Top schools in Sioux Falls School District

Notable schools in this district we track.

1
Lincoln High School (Sioux Falls)
Grades 9-12 · comprehensive · 2,400 students
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Methodology & data. District-level proficiency from state DOE rollups; enrollment and finance from NCES Common Core of Data 2022-23. CodeOpx School Score combines academics (40%), growth vs state (25%), equity (15%), graduation (10%), resources (10%). See /schools/methodology for the exact formula.

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Is Sioux Falls School District a good school district?▾

Sioux Falls School District earns a CodeOpx School Score of 59/100 (C+, Average). It outperforms US averages, with 38% math and 41% reading proficiency.

How many schools are in Sioux Falls School District?▾

Sioux Falls School District operates 38 public schools serving 24,000 students in and around Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

What is Sioux Falls School District's graduation rate?▾

Sioux Falls School District's 4-year graduation rate is 87%, below the US average of 87%.

How much does Sioux Falls School District spend per student?▾

Sioux Falls School District spends approximately $11,300 per student per year (all funding sources), versus the US average of $17,280.

Where can I find Sioux Falls School District school zone boundaries?▾

Attendance zones are published by Sioux Falls School District directly. Census EDGE files provide school district boundaries; use the district's official site for granular school zone maps.