For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,429 students in Brookings County, SD.
The top ranked public high schools in Brookings County, SD are Sioux Valley High School - 01, Brookings High School - 01 and Deubrook High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brookings County, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Brookings County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Brookings County, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the South Dakota average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sioux Valley 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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Brookings County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sioux Valley High School - 01
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Hansina Ave
Volga, SD 57071
(605) 627-5657
Volga, SD 57071
(605) 627-5657
Grades: 9-12
| 197 students
Rank: #22.
Brookings High School - 01
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
530 Elm Ave
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4100
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 999 students
Rank: #33.
Deubrook High School - 01
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 School Ave
White, SD 57276
(605) 629-1114
White, SD 57276
(605) 629-1114
Grades: 9-12
| 110 students
Rank: #44.
Elkton High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
508 Buffalo St
Elkton, SD 57026
(605) 542-2541
Elkton, SD 57026
(605) 542-2541
Grades: 9-12
| 123 students
Brookings County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
521 4th St
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4400
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 273 students
E Central Multi-district High School (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
700 Elm Ave
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4754
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4754
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Select Credit Recovery Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
700 Elm Ave
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4757
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4757
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Brookings County, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in Brookings County, SD include Sioux Valley High School - 01, Brookings High School - 01 and Deubrook High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Brookings County, SD?
4 public high schools are located in Brookings County, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in Brookings County, SD?
Brookings County, SD public high schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 32% (majority American Indian).
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