For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 993 students in Union County, SD.
The top ranked public high schools in Union County, SD are Dakota Valley High School - 01, Elk Point-jefferson High School - 01 and Alcester-hudson High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union County, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Union County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Union County, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the South Dakota average of 80%.
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 13% 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 Union County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dakota Valley High School - 01
Magnet School
(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
| 448 students
Rank: #22.
Elk Point-jefferson High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
402 S Douglas St
Elk Point, SD 57025
(605) 356-5901
Elk Point, SD 57025
(605) 356-5901
Grades: 9-12
| 214 students
Rank: #33.
Alcester-hudson High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
409 E 6th St
Alcester, SD 57001
(605) 934-1890
Alcester, SD 57001
(605) 934-1890
Grades: 9-12
| 104 students
Rank: #44.
Beresford High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 W Maple St
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 763-2145
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 763-2145
Grades: 9-12
| 227 students
Union County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Aspire High School - 02 (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1109 West Cedar
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 763-8011
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 763-8011
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Po Box 578
Elk Point, SD 57025
(605) 356-5901
Elk Point, SD 57025
(605) 356-5901
Grades: 9-12
| 226 students
Po Box 232
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 957-4151
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 957-4151
Grades: 4-5
| 172 students
Woodfield Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
205 W Maple
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 763-2139
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 763-2139
Grades: 5-12
| 39 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Union County, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in Union County, SD include Dakota Valley High School - 01, Elk Point-jefferson High School - 01 and Alcester-hudson High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Union County?
4 public high schools are located in Union County.
What is the racial composition of students in Union County?
Union County public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Which public high schools in Union County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Union County include: Beresford High School - 01 vs. Alcester-hudson High School - 01, Beresford High School - 01 vs. Dakota Valley High School - 01, Beresford High School - 01 vs. Elk Point-jefferson High School - 01
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