For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 768 students in Sisseton, SD.
The top ranked public high school in Sisseton, SD is Sisseton High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sisseton, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Sisseton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Sisseton, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 67%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sisseton High School - 01, with 65-69% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Sisseton, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sisseton High School - 01
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
516 8th Ave W
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-7613
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-7613
Grades: 9-12
| 299 students
Rank: n/an/a
2 Tz Drive
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-3953
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-3953
Grades: K-12
| 469 students
Sisseton, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
10587 464th Ave
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 637-5231
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 637-5231
Grades: PK-6
| 35 students
516 8th Ave West
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-7613
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-7613
Grades: 5-8
| 294 students
516 8th Ave West
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-7613
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-7613
Grades: 5-8
| 358 students
113 N Flick St.
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 738-2391
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 738-2391
Grades: K-6
| 45 students
516 8th Ave West
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-7613
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-7613
Grades: 5-8
| 294 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Sisseton, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in Sisseton, SD include Sisseton High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Sisseton?
2 public high schools are located in Sisseton.
What is the racial composition of students in Sisseton?
Sisseton public high schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).
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