For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 939 students in Mitchell, SD.
The top ranked public high school in Mitchell, SD is Mitchell High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mitchell, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Mitchell have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Mitchell, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the South Dakota average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mitchell High School - 01, with 87% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Mitchell, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mitchell High School - 01
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
920 N Capital St
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-3034
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-3034
Grades: 9-12
| 909 students
Rank: n/an/a
909 Court Merrill St
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2486
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2486
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
Mitchell, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
James Valley Ed Co-op (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
929 E 2nd Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-3021
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-3021
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Mitchell, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in Mitchell, SD include Mitchell High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Mitchell?
2 public high schools are located in Mitchell.
What is the racial composition of students in Mitchell?
Mitchell public high schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).
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