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Best Corson County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 258 students in Corson County, SD.
The top-ranked public high schools in Corson County, SD are Mcintosh High School - 01, Wakpala High School - 01 and Mclaughlin High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Corson County, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Corson County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Corson County, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 59%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mclaughlin High School - 01, with 60-69% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public high school average of 36% (majority American Indian).

Best Public High Schools in Corson County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcintosh High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
511 Main St
Mc Intosh, SD 57641
(605) 273-4227
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Wakpala High School - 01
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
12250 Sd Hwy 1806
Wakpala, SD 57658
(605) 845-3040
Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #33.
Mclaughlin High School - 01
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Main
Mc Laughlin, SD 57642
(605) 823-4484
Gr: 9-12 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Corson County, SD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Corson County, SD include Mcintosh High School - 01, Wakpala High School - 01 and Mclaughlin High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Corson County?
3 public high schools are located in Corson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Corson County?
Corson County public high schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public high schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).

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