For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 119 students in Douglas County, SD.
The top-ranked public high schools in Douglas County, SD are Armour High School - 01 and Corsica-stickney High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Douglas County, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Douglas County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public high schools.
Douglas County, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Armour High School - 01, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Douglas County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Armour High School - 01
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
604 3rd St
Armour, SD 57313
(605) 724-2153
Armour, SD 57313
(605) 724-2153
Gr: 9-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Corsica-stickney High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
120 S Napoleon Ave
Corsica, SD 57328
(605) 946-5475
Corsica, SD 57328
(605) 946-5475
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Douglas County, SD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Douglas County, SD include Armour High School - 01 and Corsica-stickney High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Douglas County?
2 public high schools are located in Douglas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Douglas County?
Douglas County public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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