For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 355 students in Douglas County, SD (there are 2 private schools, serving 152 private students). 70% of all K-12 students in Douglas County, SD are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Douglas County, SD are Corsica-stickney High School - 01, Armour High School - 01 and Corsica-stickney Jr. High - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Douglas County, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Douglas County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Douglas County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Corsica-stickney High School - 01
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
120 S Napoleon Ave
Corsica, SD 57328
(605) 946-5475
Corsica, SD 57328
(605) 946-5475
Grades: 9-12
| 67 students
Rank: #22.
Armour High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
604 3rd St
Armour, SD 57313
(605) 724-2153
Armour, SD 57313
(605) 724-2153
Grades: 9-12
| 52 students
Rank: #33.
Corsica-stickney Jr. High - 03
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
120 S Napoleon Ave
Corsica, SD 57328
(605) 946-5475
Corsica, SD 57328
(605) 946-5475
Grades: 6-8
| 64 students
Rank: #44.
Armour Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
905 Dobson Ave
Armour, SD 57313
(605) 724-2698
Armour, SD 57313
(605) 724-2698
Grades: PK-5
| 118 students
Rank: #55.
Armour Middle School - 03
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
905 Dobson Ave
Armour, SD 57313
(605) 724-2698
Armour, SD 57313
(605) 724-2698
Grades: 6-8
| 54 students
Douglas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
555 E Main
Corsica, SD 57328
(605) 946-5684
Corsica, SD 57328
(605) 946-5684
Grades: PK-5
| 67 students
120 S Napoleon Ave
Corsica, SD 57328
(605) 946-5475
Corsica, SD 57328
(605) 946-5475
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
120 S Napoleon Ave
Corsica, SD 57328
(605) 946-5475
Corsica, SD 57328
(605) 946-5475
Grades: 6-8
| 36 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Douglas County, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Douglas County, SD include Corsica-stickney High School - 01, Armour High School - 01 and Corsica-stickney Jr. High - 03.
How many public schools are located in Douglas County?
5 public schools are located in Douglas County.
What percentage of students in Douglas County go to public school?
70% of all K-12 students in Douglas County are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Douglas County?
Douglas County public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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