For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 404 students in Spink County, SD.
The top-ranked public high schools in Spink County, SD are Northwestern High School - 01, Hillside Colony High School - 07 and Doland High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Spink County, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Spink County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Spink County, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Redfield 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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Spink County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwestern High School - 01
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
221 3rd St
Mellette, SD 57461
(605) 887-3467
Mellette, SD 57461
(605) 887-3467
Gr: 9-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Hillside Colony High School - 07
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18248 Hillside Ln
Doland, SD 57436
(605) 635-6302
Doland, SD 57436
(605) 635-6302
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #33.
Doland High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
405 N Humphrey Dr
Doland, SD 57436
(605) 635-6241
Doland, SD 57436
(605) 635-6241
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Redfield High School - 01
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
111 6th Ave E
Redfield, SD 57469
(605) 472-4520
Redfield, SD 57469
(605) 472-4520
Gr: 9-12 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Hitchcock-tulare High School - 01
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 4th Ave
Tulare, SD 57476
(605) 596-4171
Tulare, SD 57476
(605) 596-4171
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
Turtle Creek High School - 04
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17267 3rd St
Redfield, SD 57469
(605) 472-4520
Redfield, SD 57469
(605) 472-4520
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Spink County, SD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Spink County, SD include Northwestern High School - 01, Hillside Colony High School - 07 and Doland High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Spink County?
8 public high schools are located in Spink County.
What is the racial composition of students in Spink County?
Spink County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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