For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,103 students in Davison County, SD. The top ranked public high schools in Davison County, SD are Ethan High School - 01, Mount Vernon High School- 01 and Mitchell High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Davison 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 69% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Davison County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public high schools.
Davison 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 Mitchell High School - 01, with 87% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 Davison County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ethan High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
320 S 2nd St
Ethan, SD 57334
(605) 227-4211
Ethan, SD 57334
(605) 227-4211
Grades: 9-12
| 87 students
Rank: #22.
Mount Vernon High School- 01
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 N Main
Mount Vernon, SD 57363
(605) 236-5237
Mount Vernon, SD 57363
(605) 236-5237
Grades: 9-12
| 93 students
Rank: #33.
Mitchell High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
920 N Capital St
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-3034
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-3034
Grades: 9-12
| 896 students
Rank: n/an/a
Abbott House High School - 07
Magnet School
909 Court Merrill St
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2486
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2486
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
Davison County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
James Valley Ed Co-op (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
929 E 2nd Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-3021
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-3021
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Davison County, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in Davison County, SD include Ethan High School - 01, Mount Vernon High School- 01 and Mitchell High School - 01. Davison County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in South Dakota.
How many public high schools are located in Davison County?
4 public high schools are located in Davison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Davison County?
Davison County public high schools minority enrollment is 16% 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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