For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 142 students in Aurora County, SD.
The top ranked public high schools in Aurora County, SD are White Lake High School - 01, Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05 and Plankinton High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aurora County, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Aurora County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Aurora County, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Plankinton High School - 01, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 27% 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 Aurora County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
White Lake High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
410 E 4th St
White Lake, SD 57383
(605) 249-2251
White Lake, SD 57383
(605) 249-2251
Gr: 9-12 | 35 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1400 E 10th St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Plankinton High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
404 E Davenport St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-7743
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-7743
Gr: 9-12 | 98 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
Dakota Reach - 06
Special Education School
1400 E 10th St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Aurora County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
506 E Main
Stickney, SD 57375
(605) 732-4221
Stickney, SD 57375
(605) 732-4221
Gr: K-6 | 56 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
506 E Main
Stickney, SD 57375
(605) 732-4221
Stickney, SD 57375
(605) 732-4221
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
506 E Main
Stickney, SD 57375
(605) 732-4221
Stickney, SD 57375
(605) 732-4221
Gr: 7-8 | 16 students
506 E Main
Stickney, SD 57375
(605) 732-4221
Stickney, SD 57375
(605) 732-4221
Gr: PK | 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Aurora County, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in Aurora County, SD include White Lake High School - 01, Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05 and Plankinton High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Aurora County?
4 public high schools are located in Aurora County.
What is the racial composition of students in Aurora County?
Aurora County public high schools minority enrollment is 27% 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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