Public schools in South Dakota achieve an average reading/language arts proficiency of 52% (2023-24).
The public schools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public school with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in South Dakota is Challenge Center - 51 with ≥95%.
RLA Proficiency Range: 74.5%
95%
Avg. RLA Proficiency: 80%
Top Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Public Schools in South Dakota (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
RLA Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Challenge Center - 51
Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 2-5
3101 S 4th Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-6170
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-6170
Rank: #22.
Warner Elementary - 02
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: K-5
110 1st Ave Sw
Warner, SD 57479
(605) 225-6194
Warner, SD 57479
(605) 225-6194
Rank: #33.
Valley Springs Elementary - 04
Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: ≥90%
Grades: K-4
301 Valley Dr
Valley Springs, SD 57068
(605) 757-6285
Valley Springs, SD 57068
(605) 757-6285
Rank: #44.
Stevens High School - 42
Math: 56% | Reading: 86%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 86%
Grades: 9-12
4215 Raider Rd
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 394-4051
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 394-4051
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Baltic High School - 01
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: 9-12
1 Bulldog Ave
Baltic, SD 57003
(605) 529-5461
Baltic, SD 57003
(605) 529-5461
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Chamberlain High School - 01
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
RLA Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: 9-12
1000 Sorensen Dr
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 234-4467
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 234-4467
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Sioux Valley High School - 01
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
RLA Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: 9-12
200 Hansina Ave
Volga, SD 57071
(605) 627-5657
Volga, SD 57071
(605) 627-5657
Rank: #88.
Brandon Valley High School - 01
Math: 67% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 84%
Grades: 9-12
301 S Splitrock Blvd
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-3211
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-3211
Rank: #9 - 219. - 21.
Alcester-hudson High School - 01
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
RLA Proficiency: ≥80%
Grades: 9-12
409 E 6th St
Alcester, SD 57001
(605) 934-1890
Alcester, SD 57001
(605) 934-1890
Rank: #9 - 219. - 21.
Avon High School - 01
Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: ≥80%
Grades: 9-12
210 Pine St
Avon, SD 57315
(605) 286-3291
Avon, SD 57315
(605) 286-3291
Rank: #9 - 219. - 21.
Cedar Grove Colony Elementary - 14
Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: ≥80%
Grades: K-8
36926 266th St
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-2468
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-2468
Rank: #9 - 219. - 21.
Chester High School - 01
Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: ≥80%
Grades: 9-12
102 2nd Ave
Chester, SD 57016
(605) 489-2411
Chester, SD 57016
(605) 489-2411
Rank: #9 - 219. - 21.
Ethan High School - 01
Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: ≥80%
Grades: 9-12
320 S 2nd St
Ethan, SD 57334
(605) 227-4211
Ethan, SD 57334
(605) 227-4211
Rank: #9 - 219. - 21.
Faulkton High School - 01
Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: ≥80%
Grades: 9-12
1114 Court St
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Rank: #9 - 219. - 21.
Lake Preston High School - 01
Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
RLA Proficiency: ≥80%
Grades: 9-12
300 1st St Ne
Lake Preston, SD 57249
(605) 847-4455
Lake Preston, SD 57249
(605) 847-4455
Rank: #9 - 219. - 21.
Mount Vernon High School- 01
Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: ≥80%
Grades: 9-12
500 N Main
Mount Vernon, SD 57363
(605) 236-5237
Mount Vernon, SD 57363
(605) 236-5237
Rank: #9 - 219. - 21.
Northwestern High School - 01
Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: ≥80%
Grades: 9-12
221 3rd St
Mellette, SD 57461
(605) 887-3467
Mellette, SD 57461
(605) 887-3467
Rank: #9 - 219. - 21.
Tabor Elementary - 05
Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: ≥80%
Grades: K-5
227 N Lidice St
Tabor, SD 57063
(605) 463-2271
Tabor, SD 57063
(605) 463-2271
Rank: #9 - 219. - 21.
Thunderbird Colony Elementary - 10
Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: ≥80%
Grades: K-8
15185 346th Ave
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Rank: #9 - 219. - 21.
Warner High School - 01
Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: ≥80%
Grades: 9-12
110 1st Ave Sw
Warner, SD 57479
(605) 225-6194
Warner, SD 57479
(605) 225-6194
Rank: #9 - 219. - 21.
Wessington Springs High School - 01
Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: ≥80%
Grades: 9-12
302 Dakota Ave N
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9391
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9391
Rank: #22 - 2922. - 29.
All City Elementary - 50
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: K-5
2511 W Brookings St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-6120
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-6120
Rank: #22 - 2922. - 29.
Dell Rapids Elementary - 02
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: K-4
309 W 15th St
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5473
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5473
Rank: #22 - 2922. - 29.
Lennox High School - 01
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: 9-12
1201 S Main St
Lennox, SD 57039
(605) 647-2203
Lennox, SD 57039
(605) 647-2203
Rank: #22 - 2922. - 29.
Mitchell High School - 01
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: 9-12
920 N Capital St
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-3034
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-3034
Rank: #22 - 2922. - 29.
Tea Area High School - 03
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: 9-12
500 W Brian St
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Rank: #22 - 2922. - 29.
Tri-valley High School - 01
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: 9-12
46450 252nd St
Colton, SD 57018
(605) 446-3538
Colton, SD 57018
(605) 446-3538
Rank: #22 - 2922. - 29.
Warner Middle School - 03
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: 6-8
110 1st Ave Sw
Warner, SD 57479
(605) 225-6194
Warner, SD 57479
(605) 225-6194
Rank: #22 - 2922. - 29.
Webster Area Middle School - 02
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: 6-8
102 E Ninth Ave
Webster, SD 57274
(605) 345-4651
Webster, SD 57274
(605) 345-4651
Rank: #3030.
Yankton High School - 01
Math: 42% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
RLA Proficiency: 75%
Grades: 9-12
1801 Summit St
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-2073
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-2073
Rank: #31 - 4231. - 42.
Arlington Jr. High - 03
Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: 7-8
306 S Main St
Arlington, SD 57212
(605) 983-5598
Arlington, SD 57212
(605) 983-5598
Rank: #31 - 4231. - 42.
Canton High School - 01
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: 9-12
800 N Main St
Canton, SD 57013
(605) 764-2706
Canton, SD 57013
(605) 764-2706
Rank: #31 - 4231. - 42.
Eureka Elementary - 02
Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: PK-6
805 10th St
Eureka, SD 57437
(605) 284-2875
Eureka, SD 57437
(605) 284-2875
Rank: #31 - 4231. - 42.
Gettysburg Elementary - 02
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: K-5
100 E King Ave
Gettysburg, SD 57442
(605) 765-2438
Gettysburg, SD 57442
(605) 765-2438
Rank: #31 - 4231. - 42.
Groton Area High School - 01
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
RLA Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: 9-12
502 N 2nd St
Groton, SD 57445
(605) 397-8381
Groton, SD 57445
(605) 397-8381
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the South Dakota average public schools reading/language arts proficiency?
The South Dakota average public schools reading/language arts proficiency is 52%% for 2023-24.
What are the public schools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in South Dakota?
The best top ranked public schools in South Dakota include Challenge Center - 51, Warner Elementary - 02 and Valley Springs Elementary - 04.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in South Dakota?
The public high school with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in South Dakota is Stevens High School - 42, with a value of 86%. The public elementary school with the highest reading/language arts proficiency is Challenge Center - 51, with a value of ≥95%.
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