For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,385 students in Aberdeen, SD.
The top ranked public high school in Aberdeen, SD is Central High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aberdeen, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Aberdeen have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Aberdeen, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is more than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central High School - 01, with 83% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Aberdeen, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central High School - 01
(Math: 39% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2200 S Roosevelt St
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-8100
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-8100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,374 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Sdsbvi High School - 02
Special Education School
605 14th Ave Se
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 626-2580
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 626-2580
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Aberdeen, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Aberdeen Alternative Learning Center- 12 (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
1300 3 St S
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7900
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7900
Gr: 6-8 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Hub Area Multi-district High School (Closed 2016)
Vocational School
640 9th Ave Sw
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7800
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7800
Gr: 9-12
New Beginnings - 89 (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
1601 Milwaukee Ave Ne
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-8100
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-8100
Gr: 5-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Aberdeen, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in Aberdeen, SD include Central High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Aberdeen?
2 public high schools are located in Aberdeen.
What is the racial composition of students in Aberdeen?
Aberdeen public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).
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