For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 419 students in Turner County, SD.
The top ranked public high schools in Turner County, SD are Marion High School - 01, Viborg-hurley High School - 01 and Centerville High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Turner County, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Turner County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Turner County, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Parker High School - 01, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Turner County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marion High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 S Cedar St
Marion, SD 57043
(605) 648-3615
Marion, SD 57043
(605) 648-3615
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
Rank: #22.
Viborg-hurley High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
203 W Park Ave
Viborg, SD 57070
(605) 766-5418
Viborg, SD 57070
(605) 766-5418
Grades: 9-12
| 119 students
Rank: #33.
Centerville High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
610 Lincoln St
Centerville, SD 57014
(605) 563-2291
Centerville, SD 57014
(605) 563-2291
Grades: 9-12
| 88 students
Rank: #44.
Parker High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
335 W 1st St
Parker, SD 57053
(605) 297-3456
Parker, SD 57053
(605) 297-3456
Grades: 9-12
| 157 students
Turner County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
401 First St
Chancellor, SD 57015
(605) 647-2754
Chancellor, SD 57015
(605) 647-2754
Grades: K-4
| 51 students
501 Adams St
Hurley, SD 57036
(605) 238-5221
Hurley, SD 57036
(605) 238-5221
Grades: PK-6
| 66 students
501 Adams St
Hurley, SD 57036
(605) 238-5221
Hurley, SD 57036
(605) 238-5221
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
203 West Park Ave
Viborg, SD 57070
(605) 766-5418
Viborg, SD 57070
(605) 766-5418
Grades: 7-8
| 39 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Turner County, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in Turner County, SD include Marion High School - 01, Viborg-hurley High School - 01 and Centerville High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Turner County?
4 public high schools are located in Turner County.
What is the racial composition of students in Turner County?
Turner County public high schools minority enrollment is 10% 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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