Top Rankings
Haakon School District 27-1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 322 students in Haakon School District 27-1. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
51爆料s in Haakon School District 27-1 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (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
4 Schools
729 Schools
# Students
322 Students
145,763 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
10,615 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Haakon School District 27-1, 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#55 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
42%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.53
% American Indian
1%
14%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
91%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,646 is higher than the state median of $13,146. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,006 is less than the state median of $12,647. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,646
$13,146
Spending / Student
$12,006
$12,647
Best Haakon School District 27-1 51爆料s (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Philip High School - 01
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
330 Scottie Ave
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2680
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2680
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Philip Jr. High - 03
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
330 Scottie Ave
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2680
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2680
Gr: 6-8 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Milesville Elementary - 08
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22053 Harding Grove Rd
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2001
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2001
Gr: K-8 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Philip Elementary - 02
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
330 Scottie Ave
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2001
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2001
Gr: K-5 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Haakon School District 27-1?
Haakon School District 27-1 manages 4 public schools serving 322 students.
What is the rank of Haakon School District 27-1?
Haakon School District 27-1 is ranked #62 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Haakon School District 27-1?
91% of Haakon School District 27-1 students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Haakon School District 27-1?
Haakon School District 27-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Haakon School District 27-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,006 is less than the state median of $12,647. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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