Summary:
The 57501 zip code area of Pierre, South Dakota is home to 6 schools that are part of the Pierre School District 32-2, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. Overall, the schools in this district are high-performing, with several standout institutions that rank among the top schools in the state.
T.F. Riggs High School is the district's top-performing high school, ranking 32nd out of 141 South Dakota high schools and earning a 4-star rating. It boasts a strong 91.2% graduation rate and a low 2.2% dropout rate, while also outperforming state and district averages on standardized tests. At the elementary level, Buchanan Elementary stands out as the top-ranked school, placing 38th out of 201 South Dakota elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating. It has impressive test scores, with over 60% of students proficient in both English Language Arts and Mathematics.
The other schools in the district, including Georgia Morse Middle School, Jefferson Elementary, and Kennedy Elementary, also perform well, with most ranking in the top half of South Dakota schools. The district's focus on providing resources and support to its students appears to be paying off in terms of academic achievement. The only outlier is the Pierre Indian Learning Center, which serves a high-poverty population but does not have available performance data.
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