For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,762 students in Brown County, SD.
The top ranked public high schools in Brown County, SD are Warner High School - 01, Groton Area High School - 01 and Frederick High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brown County, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Brown County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Brown County, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is more than the South Dakota average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Groton 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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Brown County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Warner High School - 01
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
110 1st Ave Sw
Warner, SD 57479
(605) 225-6194
Warner, SD 57479
(605) 225-6194
Grades: 9-12
| 89 students
Rank: #22.
Groton Area High School - 01
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
502 N 2nd St
Groton, SD 57445
(605) 397-8381
Groton, SD 57445
(605) 397-8381
Grades: 9-12
| 177 students
Rank: #33.
Frederick High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
202 E Main St
Frederick, SD 57441
(605) 329-2145
Frederick, SD 57441
(605) 329-2145
Grades: 9-12
| 63 students
Rank: #44.
New Beginnings - 89
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1601 Milwaukee Ave Ne
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-8100
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-8100
Grades: 5-12
| 8 students
Rank: #55.
Central High School - 01
(Math: 33% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2200 S Roosevelt St
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-8100
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,412 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sdsbvi High School - 02
Special Education School
605 14th Ave Se
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 626-2580
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 626-2580
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
Brown County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Aberdeen Alternative Learning Center- 12 (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1300 3 St S
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7900
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7900
Grades: 6-8
| 2 students
Po Box 410
Groton, SD 57445
(605) 397-8381
Groton, SD 57445
(605) 397-8381
Grades: PK-8
| 7 students
Hub Area Multi-district High School (Closed 2016)
Vocational School
640 9th Ave Sw
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7800
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
14625 401st Ave
Stratford, SD 57474
(605) 395-6362
Stratford, SD 57474
(605) 395-6362
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Brown County, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in Brown County, SD include Warner High School - 01, Groton Area High School - 01 and Frederick High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Brown County, SD?
6 public high schools are located in Brown County, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in Brown County, SD?
Brown County, SD public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 32% (majority American Indian).
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