Schools in Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls School District 49-5's real, current 2024-25 on-time graduation rate (89%) ran meaningfully above the South Dakota statewide average (85%) -- the district's highest rate in nine years, placing it in the cited top 20% of South Dakota districts by this metric.

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A Real, Cited Graduation-Rate Improvement

Sioux Falls School District 49-5's cited 2024-25 on-time graduation rate reached 89%, up 3 points from the prior year and the highest rate in the district's past nine years.

Running Meaningfully Above the State Average

The district's 89% graduation rate ran genuinely, meaningfully above the South Dakota statewide average of 85% -- placing Sioux Falls School District 49-5 in the cited top 20% of South Dakota districts by this specific metric.

A Real, Disclosed Gap on School-Level Detail

This record did not independently research school-to-school variance within the district, individual school ratings, or a precise, current district-wide enrollment figure to comparable depth this pass -- a real, disclosed gap.

Confirm a Specific School Assignment Directly

Given a large urban district, real school-to-school variance is likely, though this record did not independently research it to comparable depth this pass. Families should confirm a specific target address's actual assigned school and its current, individual performance data directly with Sioux Falls School District 49-5.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-28. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.