For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 357 students in Hutchinson County, SD.
The top ranked public high schools in Hutchinson County, SD are Parkston High School - 01, Tripp-delmont High School - 01 and Our Home. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hutchinson County, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Hutchinson County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Hutchinson County, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 73%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Parkston High School - 01, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Hutchinson County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parkston High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
102a S Chapman Dr
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Grades: 9-12
| 122 students
Rank: #22.
Tripp-delmont High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
105 S Sloan
Tripp, SD 57376
(605) 935-6766
Tripp, SD 57376
(605) 935-6766
Grades: 9-12
| 45 students
Rank: #33.
Our Home
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
102a S Chapman Dr
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Grades: 5-12
| 24 students
Rank: #44.
Freeman High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1001 S Wipf St
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4214
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4214
Grades: 9-12
| 92 students
Rank: #55.
Menno High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
410 S 5th St
Menno, SD 57045
(605) 387-5161
Menno, SD 57045
(605) 387-5161
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
Rank: n/an/a
Parkston Virtual School - 92
Magnet School
41844 269th St
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Hutchinson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 430
Tripp, SD 57376
(605) 779-2251
Tripp, SD 57376
(605) 779-2251
Grades: PK-4
| 80 students
Po Box 430
Tripp, SD 57376
(605) 779-2251
Tripp, SD 57376
(605) 779-2251
Grades: PK-4
| 80 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Hutchinson County, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in Hutchinson County, SD include Parkston High School - 01, Tripp-delmont High School - 01 and Our Home.
How many public high schools are located in Hutchinson County?
6 public high schools are located in Hutchinson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hutchinson County?
Hutchinson County public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).
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