For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,076 students in Meade County, SD.
The top ranked public high schools in Meade County, SD are Faith High School - 01, Sturgis Brown High School - 01 and Developmental Disabilities Program - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Meade County, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Meade County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public high schools.
Meade County, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the South Dakota average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sturgis Brown High School - 01, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Meade County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Faith High School - 01
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
206 W 5th St
Faith, SD 57626
(605) 967-2152
Faith, SD 57626
(605) 967-2152
Grades: 9-12
| 77 students
Rank: #22.
Sturgis Brown High School - 01
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12930 E Hwy 34
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 347-2686
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 347-2686
Grades: 9-12
| 839 students
Rank: #33.
Developmental Disabilities Program - 01
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2885 Dickson Dr
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 423-4444
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 423-4444
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Hwy 34 East Cherry Creek Rd
Howes, SD 57748
(605) 538-4399
Howes, SD 57748
(605) 538-4399
Grades: K-12
| 160 students
Meade County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
14758 Alkali Rd
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 269-2264
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 269-2264
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Alternative Program (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Po Box 218
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 347-4467
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 347-4467
Grades: 6-12
| 18 students
17291 Us Hwy 212
Faith, SD 57626
(605) 967-2152
Faith, SD 57626
(605) 967-2152
Grades: K-8
| 18 students
Sturgis Academy (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
12930 E Hwy 34
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 347-2686
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 347-2686
Grades: 9-12
| 50 students
1230 Douglas St
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 347-5232
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 347-5232
Grades: 5
| 123 students
17000 Sd Hwy 34
Union Center, SD 57787
(605) 269-2264
Union Center, SD 57787
(605) 269-2264
Grades: K-8
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Meade County, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in Meade County, SD include Faith High School - 01, Sturgis Brown High School - 01 and Developmental Disabilities Program - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Meade County?
4 public high schools are located in Meade County.
What is the racial composition of students in Meade County?
Meade County public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).
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