For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 228 students in Day County, SD.
The top-ranked public high schools in Day County, SD are Webster Area High School - 01 and Waubay High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Day County, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Day County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public high schools.
Day County, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Webster Area High School - 01, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Day County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Webster Area High School - 01
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
733 E 2nd St
Webster, SD 57274
(605) 345-3548
Webster, SD 57274
(605) 345-3548
Gr: 9-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Waubay High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
202 W School Rd
Waubay, SD 57273
(605) 947-4529
Waubay, SD 57273
(605) 947-4529
Gr: 9-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Day County, SD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Day County, SD include Webster Area High School - 01 and Waubay High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Day County?
2 public high schools are located in Day County.
What is the racial composition of students in Day County?
Day County public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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