Schools in Pierre, South Dakota (2025)
5 schools · 2,749 students · 5 public · median Enrollment 432.
Pierre, in South Dakota, has 5 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 2,749 students. By level there are 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high; by sector 5 public.
The median Enrollment across Pierre's schools is 432, above the South Dakota median of 107. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
5 of the 5 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 (68.3, top 25% of middle schools nationally), followed by T F Riggs High School - 01 (65.2, top 50% of high schools nationally), and Buchanan Elementary - 03 (62.8, top 50% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are T F Riggs High School - 01 (855 students), Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 (672 students), Buchanan Elementary - 03 (432 students).
Ranked schools in Pierre
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and South Dakota.
- 168Georgia Morse Middle School - 02Pierre · Public Middle57% Math proficiency · 672 students
- 265T F Riggs High School - 01Pierre · Public High52% Math proficiency · 855 students
- 363Buchanan Elementary - 03Pierre · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 432 students
- 459Jefferson Elementary - 06Pierre · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 377 students
- 556Kennedy Elementary - 08Pierre · Public Elementary48% Math proficiency · 413 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 Pierre · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 68.3 Top 25% | 57% Math proficiency | 672 |
| 2 | T F Riggs High School - 01 Pierre · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 65.2 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 855 |
| 3 | Buchanan Elementary - 03 Pierre · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 62.8 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 432 |
| 4 | Jefferson Elementary - 06 Pierre · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 58.5 Top 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 377 |
| 5 | Kennedy Elementary - 08 Pierre · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 55.5 Top 50% | 48% Math proficiency | 413 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Pierre?
Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 is the highest-ranked school in Pierre with a Success Index (US) of 68.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of middle schools in United States).
How many schools are in Pierre?
Pierre has 5 schools (1 middle, 1 high, 3 elementary) educating 2,749 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Pierre?
The median Enrollment across schools in Pierre is 432. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.