For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,339 students in Watertown, SD.
The top ranked public high schools in Watertown, SD are Watertown High School - 01 and Waverly-south Shore High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Watertown, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Watertown have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Watertown, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the South Dakota average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Watertown High School - 01, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Watertown, SD (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Watertown High School - 01
(Math: 42% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Ne 9th St
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6316
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6316
Grades: 9-12
| 1,259 students
Rank: #22.
Waverly-south Shore High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
319 Mary Pl
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 886-9174
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 886-9174
Grades: 9-12
| 80 students
Watertown, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
216 10th St Se
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6399
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6399
Grades: PK-K
| 66 students
Northeast Technical High School - 01 (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
1311 3rd Ave Ne
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6380
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6380
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Watertown, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in Watertown, SD include Watertown High School - 01 and Waverly-south Shore High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Watertown, SD?
2 public high schools are located in Watertown, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in Watertown, SD?
Watertown, SD public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 32% (majority American Indian).
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