For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 142 students in Aurora County, SD.
The top ranked public high schools in Aurora County, SD are Plankinton High School - 01, White Lake High School - 01 and Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aurora County, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Aurora County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public high schools.
Aurora County, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 70%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Plankinton High School - 01, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Aurora County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plankinton High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
404 E Davenport St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-7743
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-7743
Grades: 9-12
| 98 students
Rank: #22.
White Lake High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
410 E 4th St
White Lake, SD 57383
(605) 249-2251
White Lake, SD 57383
(605) 249-2251
Grades: 9-12
| 35 students
Rank: #33.
Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1400 E 10th St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dakota Reach - 06
Special Education School
1400 E 10th St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Aurora County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
506 E Main
Stickney, SD 57375
(605) 732-4221
Stickney, SD 57375
(605) 732-4221
Grades: K-6
| 56 students
506 E Main
Stickney, SD 57375
(605) 732-4221
Stickney, SD 57375
(605) 732-4221
Grades: 9-12
| 25 students
506 E Main
Stickney, SD 57375
(605) 732-4221
Stickney, SD 57375
(605) 732-4221
Grades: 7-8
| 16 students
506 E Main
Stickney, SD 57375
(605) 732-4221
Stickney, SD 57375
(605) 732-4221
Grades: PK
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Aurora County, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in Aurora County, SD include Plankinton High School - 01, White Lake High School - 01 and Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05.
How many public high schools are located in Aurora County?
4 public high schools are located in Aurora County.
What is the racial composition of students in Aurora County?
Aurora County public high schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).
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