For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 211 students in Day County, SD.
The top ranked public high schools in Day County, SD are Waubay High School - 01 and Webster Area High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Day County, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Day County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Day County, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is more than the South Dakota average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Webster Area 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 20% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Day County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waubay High School - 01
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
202 W School Rd
Waubay, SD 57273
(605) 947-4529
Waubay, SD 57273
(605) 947-4529
Grades: 9-12
| 51 students
Rank: #22.
Webster Area High School - 01
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
102 E Ninth Ave
Webster, SD 57274
(605) 345-3548
Webster, SD 57274
(605) 345-3548
Grades: 9-12
| 160 students
Day County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 107
Bristol, SD 57219
(605) 492-3149
Bristol, SD 57219
(605) 492-3149
Grades: PK-8
| 69 students
302 East Bjornson Ave
Roslyn, SD 57261
(605) 486-4561
Roslyn, SD 57261
(605) 486-4561
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
302 East Bjornson Ave
Roslyn, SD 57261
(605) 486-4311
Roslyn, SD 57261
(605) 486-4311
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
302 East Bjornson Ave
Roslyn, SD 57261
(605) 486-4311
Roslyn, SD 57261
(605) 486-4311
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Day County, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in Day County, SD include Waubay High School - 01 and Webster Area High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Day County, SD?
2 public high schools are located in Day County, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in Day County, SD?
Day County, SD public high schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 32% (majority American Indian).
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