For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 192 students in Edmunds County, SD.
The top ranked public high schools in Edmunds County, SD are Ipswich High School - 01, Edmunds Central High School - 01 and Bowdle High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Edmunds County, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Edmunds County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of South Dakota public high schools.
Edmunds County, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ipswich 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 7% 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 Edmunds County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ipswich High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
510 2nd Ave
Ipswich, SD 57451
(605) 426-6571
Ipswich, SD 57451
(605) 426-6571
Grades: 9-12
| 114 students
Rank: #22.
Edmunds Central High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
105 1st Ave
Roscoe, SD 57471
(605) 287-4251
Roscoe, SD 57471
(605) 287-4251
Grades: 9-12
| 35 students
Rank: #33.
Bowdle High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3083 2nd Ave
Bowdle, SD 57428
(605) 285-6590
Bowdle, SD 57428
(605) 285-6590
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Edmunds County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 26
Hosmer, SD 57448
(605) 283-2218
Hosmer, SD 57448
(605) 283-2218
Grades: 3-5
| 44 students
Po Box 306
Ipswich, SD 57451
(605) 426-6832
Ipswich, SD 57451
(605) 426-6832
Grades: PK-6
| 140 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Edmunds County, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in Edmunds County, SD include Ipswich High School - 01, Edmunds Central High School - 01 and Bowdle High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Edmunds County?
3 public high schools are located in Edmunds County.
What is the racial composition of students in Edmunds County?
Edmunds County public high schools minority enrollment is 7% 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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