Warner School District 06-5

The Warner School District 06-5 in South Dakota is home to three exceptional schools: Warner Elementary - 02, Warner High School - 01, and Warner Middle School - 03. These schools have consistently ranked among the top in the state, with the elementary and high school earning 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger.

Warner Elementary - 02 stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with 81-83% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 83-84% proficient or better in Mathematics. The school also boasts a very low chronic absenteeism rate of just 2% and a small student-teacher ratio of 14.3. Warner High School - 01 also shines, with a high 4-year graduation rate of 95.8% and a very low dropout rate of 0%. The school's academic performance is also strong, with 84% proficiency in ELA and 72% in Math for 11th graders.

Across the district, the schools demonstrate a commitment to equity and access, with relatively low free/reduced lunch rates and small class sizes that enable personalized attention for students. The district's overall performance is exceptional, ranking 1 out of 126 districts in South Dakota and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The success of the Warner School District serves as a model for other districts, providing insights into effective strategies for delivering high-quality education and setting a solid foundation for student success.