For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 348 students in Hutchinson County, SD.
The top-ranked public high schools in Hutchinson County, SD are Parkston High School - 01, Tripp-delmont High School - 01 and Freeman High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hutchinson County, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Hutchinson County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Hutchinson County, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Parkston 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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Hutchinson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parkston High School - 01
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
102a S Chapman Dr
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Gr: 9-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Tripp-delmont High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
105 S Sloan
Tripp, SD 57376
(605) 935-6766
Tripp, SD 57376
(605) 935-6766
Gr: 9-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Freeman High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 S Wipf St
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4214
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4214
Gr: 9-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Menno High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
410 S 5th St
Menno, SD 57045
(605) 387-5161
Menno, SD 57045
(605) 387-5161
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #55.
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(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
102a S Chapman Dr
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Gr: 5-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Hutchinson County, SD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Hutchinson County, SD include Parkston High School - 01, Tripp-delmont High School - 01 and Freeman High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Hutchinson County?
6 public high schools are located in Hutchinson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hutchinson County?
Hutchinson County public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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