For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 93 students in Potter County, SD.
The top ranked public high schools in Potter County, SD are Gettysburg High School - 01 and Hoven High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Potter 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 Potter County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public high schools.
Potter County, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gettysburg 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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Potter County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gettysburg High School - 01
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 E King Ave
Gettysburg, SD 57442
(605) 765-2436
Gettysburg, SD 57442
(605) 765-2436
Grades: 9-12
| 73 students
Rank: #22.
Hoven High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
98 5th Ave W
Hoven, SD 57450
(605) 948-2252
Hoven, SD 57450
(605) 948-2252
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Potter County, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in Potter County, SD include Gettysburg High School - 01 and Hoven High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Potter County?
2 public high schools are located in Potter County.
What is the racial composition of students in Potter County?
Potter County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).
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