Public schools in Doland, SD
5 open public schools with an address in Doland, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
107
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
8:1
South Dakota median 12.5:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Doland public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Doland, SD: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 107 students, an average of 21 per school. The largest campus is Doland Elementary - 03 (63 students).
Every listed school belongs to Doland School District 56-2. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 8:1, lower than the statewide school median of 12.5:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Doland
Elementary schools in Doland
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doland Elementary - 03 Doland School District 56-2 | PK–06 | 63 | 8.4:1 | |
| Hillside Colony Elementary - 04 Doland School District 56-2 | KG–08 | 8 | 7.5:1 |
Middle schools in Doland
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doland Jr. High - 02 Doland School District 56-2 | 07–08 | 15 | 10.3:1 |
High schools in Doland
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doland High School - 01 Doland School District 56-2 | 09–12 | 21 | 4.5:1 | |
| Hillside Colony High School - 07 Doland School District 56-2 | 09–12 | 0 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White94.4%
- Hispanic5.6%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Enrollment-weighted across 4 Doland schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (107 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Doland
How many public schools are in Doland, SD?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Doland: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 107 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Doland?
All listed public schools with an address in Doland belong to Doland School District 56-2. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Doland?
Doland High School - 01 reported the largest high-school enrollment in Doland, with 21 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Doland?
No school with an address in Doland is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in South Dakota.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Doland schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Doland public schools is 8:1, lower than the South Dakota school median of 12.5:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Doland guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All South Dakota cities