Piedmont, South Dakota is a small town of about 1,100 people located in Meade County. The town’s education system is based on the local public school district, which includes Piedmont Elementary and High Schools. According to the most recent available school ratings, both of these schools have performed quite well in comparison to other schools in the state. The elementary school has earned an “Excellent” rating from the Department of Education and the high school has earned a “Good” rating. Both schools offer students an array of educational opportunities ranging from STEM to creative arts. They also provide their students with excellent extracurricular activities as well as quality resources for special needs learners. In addition to providing quality education, both schools have also created strong relationships with parents and community members and have been instrumental in creating a culture of excellence within Piedmont. All of this contributes to making Piedmont a great place for students to learn and grow while developing important skills that they can use for years to come.
Piedmont (zip 57769) schools spend $7,946 per student (The US average is $12,383). There are 15 pupils per teacher, 612 students per librarian, and 380 children per counselor.