Deuel County, South Dakota is a rural area with a population of around 2,200. The county provides educational opportunities to its residents through the local public schools as well as private schools. The public school system consists of 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The county has an average rating for the quality of education provided by these schools, with the majority of students scoring above average on state tests. The county also offers options for alternative education such as home schooling and parochial schools. Through this variety of options, Deuel County strives to provide quality educational opportunities for all of its citizens regardless of their background or financial situation.
Deuel County schools spend $8,211 per student (The US average is $12,383). There are 15 pupils per teacher, 357 students per librarian, and 435 children per counselor.