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Vermillion School District 13-1

South Dakota · Public School District
4
Schools
1,436
Students
$11,501
Per-Pupil Spend
-20% nat'l
29.9%
Free Lunch Rate
-22pp vs nat'l
87.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Vermillion School District 13-1 is a public school district in South Dakota serving 1,436 students across 4 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,501 is below the national average for a US public school district. 30% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 55/100.

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All Schools (4)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Austin Elementary - 03PK–01278
Jolley Elementary - 0402–05407
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Vermillion Middle School - 0206–08321
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Vermillion High School - 0109–12430
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,501-20% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
31%
53%
State
30.9%
Local (property tax)
53.0%
Federal
16.1%

Funding is shared between state (31%) and local sources (53%), with notable federal support (16%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
4
Schools
1,436
Students
30%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.0%
Opportunity Score55/100
StateSouth Dakota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,501, spending is 20% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Limited school choice
With only 4 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Vermillion School District 13-1?
Vermillion School District 13-1 has 4 public schools, serving a total of 1,436 students.
What is the graduation rate for Vermillion School District 13-1?
The graduation rate is 87.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Vermillion School District 13-1 spend per student?
Vermillion School District 13-1 spends $11,501 per pupil — 20% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Vermillion School District 13-1?
30% of students in Vermillion School District 13-1 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Vermillion School District 13-1?
No, Vermillion School District 13-1 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Vermillion School District 13-1 serve?
Vermillion School District 13-1 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Vermillion School District 13-1?
The median opportunity score across schools in Vermillion School District 13-1 is 55/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.