For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 459 students in North Sioux City, SD.
The top ranked public high school in North Sioux City, SD is Dakota Valley High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Sioux City, SD public high school have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in North Sioux City have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Dakota public high schools.
North Sioux City, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the South Dakota average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dakota Valley 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 21% 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 North Sioux City, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dakota Valley High School - 01
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1150 Northshore Dr
North Sioux City, SD 57049
(605) 422-3820
North Sioux City, SD 57049
(605) 422-3820
Grades: 9-12
| 459 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in North Sioux City, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in North Sioux City, SD include Dakota Valley High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in North Sioux City?
1 public high schools are located in North Sioux City.
What is the racial composition of students in North Sioux City?
North Sioux City public high schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).
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