For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 182 students in Wessington Springs, SD.
The top ranked public high schools in Wessington Springs, SD are Wessington Springs High School - 01 and Wessington Springs High School Cyber School - 92. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wessington Springs, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Wessington Springs have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Wessington Springs, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wessington Springs 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 2% 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 Wessington Springs, SD (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wessington Springs High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
302 Dakota Ave N
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9391
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9391
Grades: 9-12
| 90 students
Rank: #22.
Wessington Springs High School Cyber School - 92
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
302 Dakota Ave N
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9391
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9391
Grades: 9-12
| 92 students
Wessington Springs, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
23064 365th Ave
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9311
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9311
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Wessington Springs, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in Wessington Springs, SD include Wessington Springs High School - 01 and Wessington Springs High School Cyber School - 92.
How many public high schools are located in Wessington Springs?
2 public high schools are located in Wessington Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Wessington Springs?
Wessington Springs public high schools minority enrollment is 2% 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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