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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Graduation Rate Public Schools in South Dakota (2026)

Public schools in South Dakota achieve an average graduation rate of 82% (2026).
The public schools with the highest graduation rate are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public school with the highest graduation rate in South Dakota is Brandon Valley High School - 01, with 97% of students graduating.
Graduation Rate Range: 90% 97% Avg. Graduation Rate: 91%

Top Graduation Rate Public Schools in South Dakota (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Graduation Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Brandon Valley High School - 01
(Math: 65% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Graduation Rate: 97%
Grades: 9-12
301 S Splitrock Blvd
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-3211
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Belle Fourche High School - 01
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Graduation Rate: ≥95%
Grades: 9-12
1301 12th Ave
Belle Fourche, SD 57717
(605) 723-3350
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Dakota Valley High School - 01
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Graduation Rate: ≥95%
Grades: 9-12
1150 Northshore Dr
North Sioux City, SD 57049
(605) 422-3820
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Tea Area High School - 03
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Graduation Rate: ≥95%
Grades: 9-12
500 W Brian St
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
West Central High School - 01
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Graduation Rate: ≥95%
Grades: 9-12
705 E 2nd St
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-6236
Rank: #66.
Yankton High School - 01
(Math: 44% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Graduation Rate: 94%
Grades: 9-12
1801 Summit St
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-2073
Rank: #7 - 137. - 13.
Beresford High School - 01
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Graduation Rate: 90-94%
Grades: 9-12
301 W Maple St
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 763-2145
Rank: #7 - 137. - 13.
Custer High School - 01
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Graduation Rate: 90-94%
Grades: 9-12
1645 Wildcat Ln
Custer, SD 57730
(605) 673-4473
Rank: #7 - 137. - 13.
Lennox High School - 01
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Graduation Rate: 90-94%
Grades: 9-12
1201 S Main St
Lennox, SD 57039
(605) 647-2203
Rank: #7 - 137. - 13.
Mitchell High School - 01
(Math: 42% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Graduation Rate: 90-94%
Grades: 9-12
920 N Capital St
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-3034
Rank: #7 - 137. - 13.
Spearfish High School - 01
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Graduation Rate: 90-94%
Grades: 9-12
1725 N Main
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 717-1212
Rank: #7 - 137. - 13.
T F Riggs High School - 01
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Graduation Rate: 90-94%
Grades: 9-12
1010 E Broadway Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7350
Rank: #7 - 137. - 13.
Tri-valley High School - 01
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Graduation Rate: 90-94%
Grades: 9-12
46474 252nd St
Colton, SD 57018
(605) 446-3538
Rank: #1414.
Harrisburg High School - 01
(Math: 44% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Graduation Rate: 91%
Grades: 9-12
1300 W Willow St
Harrisburg, SD 57032
(605) 743-2567
Rank: #15 - 3515. - 35.
Baltic High School - 01
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Graduation Rate: ≥90%
Grades: 9-12
1 Bulldog Ave
Baltic, SD 57003
(605) 529-5461
Rank: #15 - 3515. - 35.
Britton-hecla High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Graduation Rate: ≥90%
Grades: 9-12
759 5th St
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Rank: #15 - 3515. - 35.
Deubrook High School - 01
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Graduation Rate: ≥90%
Grades: 9-12
100 School Ave
White, SD 57276
(605) 629-1114
Rank: #15 - 3515. - 35.
Deuel High School - 01
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Graduation Rate: ≥90%
Grades: 9-12
410 5th St W
Clear Lake, SD 57226
(605) 874-2163
Rank: #15 - 3515. - 35.
Garretson High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Graduation Rate: ≥90%
Grades: 9-12
505 2nd St
Garretson, SD 57030
(605) 594-3452
Rank: #15 - 3515. - 35.
Groton Area High School - 01
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Graduation Rate: ≥90%
Grades: 9-12
502 N 2nd St
Groton, SD 57445
(605) 397-8381
Rank: #15 - 3515. - 35.
Hamlin High School - 01
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Graduation Rate: ≥90%
Grades: 9-12
44577 188th St
Hayti, SD 57241
(605) 783-3644
Rank: #15 - 3515. - 35.
Hanson High School - 01
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Graduation Rate: ≥90%
Grades: 9-12
230 6th St
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Rank: #15 - 3515. - 35.
Hill City High School - 01
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Graduation Rate: ≥90%
Grades: 9-12
488 Main St
Hill City, SD 57745
(605) 574-3000
Rank: #15 - 3515. - 35.
Howard High School - 01
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Graduation Rate: ≥90%
Grades: 9-12
500 N Section Line
Howard, SD 57349
(605) 772-5515
Rank: #15 - 3515. - 35.
Ipswich High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Graduation Rate: ≥90%
Grades: 9-12
510 2nd Ave
Ipswich, SD 57451
(605) 426-6571
Rank: #15 - 3515. - 35.
Lead-deadwood High School - 01
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Graduation Rate: ≥90%
Grades: 9-12
320 S Main St
Lead, SD 57754
(605) 717-3899
Rank: #15 - 3515. - 35.
Mccook Central High School - 01
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Graduation Rate: ≥90%
Grades: 9-12
200 E Essex
Salem, SD 57058
(605) 425-2264
Rank: #15 - 3515. - 35.
Mobridge High School - 01
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Graduation Rate: ≥90%
Grades: 9-12
1107 1st Ave E
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-9202
Rank: #15 - 3515. - 35.
Parker High School - 01
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Graduation Rate: ≥90%
Grades: 9-12
335 W 1st St
Parker, SD 57053
(605) 297-3456
Rank: #15 - 3515. - 35.
Parkston High School - 01
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Graduation Rate: ≥90%
Grades: 9-12
102a S Chapman Dr
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Rank: #15 - 3515. - 35.
Platte - Geddes High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Graduation Rate: ≥90%
Grades: 9-12
400 Illinois Ave
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-3391
Rank: #15 - 3515. - 35.
Redfield High School - 01
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Graduation Rate: ≥90%
Grades: 9-12
111 6th Ave E
Redfield, SD 57469
(605) 472-4520
Rank: #15 - 3515. - 35.
Sioux Valley High School - 01
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Graduation Rate: ≥90%
Grades: 9-12
200 Hansina Ave
Volga, SD 57071
(605) 627-5657
Rank: #15 - 3515. - 35.
Stanley County High School - 01
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Graduation Rate: ≥90%
Grades: 9-12
10 E Main Ave
Fort Pierre, SD 57532
(605) 223-7743
Rank: #15 - 3515. - 35.
Webster Area High School - 01
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Graduation Rate: ≥90%
Grades: 9-12
733 E 2nd St
Webster, SD 57274
(605) 345-3548
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the South Dakota average public schools graduation rate?
The South Dakota average public schools graduation rate is 82% for 2026.
What are the public schools with the highest graduation rate in South Dakota?
The best top-ranked public schools in South Dakota include Brandon Valley High School - 01, Belle Fourche High School - 01 and Dakota Valley High School - 01.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the highest graduation rate in South Dakota?
The public high school with the highest graduation rate in South Dakota is Brandon Valley High School - 01, with a value of 97%. The public elementary school with the highest graduation rate is Our Home Rediscovery - 77, with a value of <50%.

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