For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 298 students in Kingsbury County, SD. The top ranked public high schools in Kingsbury County, SD are Arlington High School - 01, De Smet High School - 01 and Lake Preston High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kingsbury County, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Kingsbury County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Kingsbury County, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Arlington 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 Kingsbury County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arlington High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
306 S Main St
Arlington, SD 57212
(605) 983-5598
Arlington, SD 57212
(605) 983-5598
Grades: 9-12
| 88 students
Rank: #22.
De Smet High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
405 3rd St Sw
De Smet, SD 57231
(605) 854-3423
De Smet, SD 57231
(605) 854-3423
Grades: 9-12
| 82 students
Rank: #33.
Lake Preston High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 1st St Ne
Lake Preston, SD 57249
(605) 847-4455
Lake Preston, SD 57249
(605) 847-4455
Grades: 9-12
| 49 students
Rank: #44.
Iroquois High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
111 E Washita St
Iroquois, SD 57353
(605) 546-2426
Iroquois, SD 57353
(605) 546-2426
Grades: 9-12
| 66 students
Rank: n/an/a
Spring Lake Colony High School - 05
Magnet School
21727 452nd Ave
Arlington, SD 57212
(605) 482-8244
Arlington, SD 57212
(605) 482-8244
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
Kingsbury County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 98
Iroquois, SD 57353
(605) 546-2210
Iroquois, SD 57353
(605) 546-2210
Grades: K-8
| 22 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Kingsbury County, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in Kingsbury County, SD include Arlington High School - 01, De Smet High School - 01 and Lake Preston High School - 01. Kingsbury County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in South Dakota.
How many public high schools are located in Kingsbury County?
5 public high schools are located in Kingsbury County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kingsbury County?
Kingsbury 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).
Which public high schools in Kingsbury County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Kingsbury County include: Arlington High School - 01 vs. Lake Preston High School - 01
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