Top 10 Best Aurora County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 628 students in Aurora County, SD.
The top ranked public schools in Aurora County, SD are Corsica-stickney Elementary - 02, Plankinton Elementary - 02 and White Lake High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aurora County, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Aurora County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 31% (majority American Indian).

Best Aurora County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Corsica-stickney Elementary - 02
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
506 Main St
Stickney, SD 57375
(605) 732-4221
Grades: PK-6
| 177 students
Rank: #22.
Plankinton Elementary - 02
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
404 E Davenport St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-7743
Grades: PK-6
| 161 students
Rank: #33.
White Lake High School - 01
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
410 E 4th St
White Lake, SD 57383
(605) 249-2251
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
Rank: #44.
Aurora Plains High School - 05
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2016-2017 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 E 10th St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Rank: #55.
Plankinton Jr. High - 03
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
404 E Davenport St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-7743
Grades: 7-8
| 54 students
Rank: #66.
White Lake Elementary - 02
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
410 E 4th St
White Lake, SD 57383
(605) 249-2251
Grades: PK-5
| 71 students
Rank: #77.
Plankinton High School - 01
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
404 E Davenport St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-7743
Grades: 9-12
| 82 students
Rank: #88.
Aurora Plains Middle School - 04
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 E 10th St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Grades: 4-8
| 4 students
Rank: #99.
White Lake Middle School - 03
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
410 E 4th St
White Lake, SD 57383
(605) 249-2251
Grades: 6-8
| 28 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dakota Reach - 06
Special Education School
1400 E 10th St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dakota Reach Middle School - 07
Special Education School
1400 E 10th St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Grades: 5-8
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Aurora County, SD

Aurora County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
506 E Main
Stickney, SD 57375
(605) 732-4221
Grades: K-6
| 56 students
506 E Main
Stickney, SD 57375
(605) 732-4221
Grades: 9-12
| 25 students
506 E Main
Stickney, SD 57375
(605) 732-4221
Grades: 7-8
| 16 students
506 E Main
Stickney, SD 57375
(605) 732-4221
Grades: PK
| 7 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Aurora County, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Aurora County, SD include Corsica-stickney Elementary - 02, Plankinton Elementary - 02 and White Lake High School - 01.
How many public schools are located in Aurora County, SD?
11 public schools are located in Aurora County, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in Aurora County, SD?
Aurora County, SD public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 31% (majority American Indian).

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