For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 82 students in Mcpherson County, SD.
The top ranked public high schools in Mcpherson County, SD are Leola High School - 01 and Eureka High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mcpherson 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 50% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Mcpherson County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public high schools.
Mcpherson County, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Eureka High School - 01, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Mcpherson County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leola High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
820 Leola Ave
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Grades: 9-12
| 39 students
Rank: #22.
Eureka High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
805 10th St
Eureka, SD 57437
(605) 284-2875
Eureka, SD 57437
(605) 284-2875
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
Rank: n/an/a
Leola Alternative School - 07
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
820 Leola Ave
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3142
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3142
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
Mcpherson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 350
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Grades: PK-6
| 69 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Mcpherson County, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in Mcpherson County, SD include Leola High School - 01 and Eureka High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Mcpherson County?
3 public high schools are located in Mcpherson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mcpherson County?
Mcpherson County public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).
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