For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 739 students in Box Elder, SD.
The top-ranked public high school in Box Elder, SD is Douglas High School - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Box Elder, SD public high school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Box Elder have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Box Elder, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Douglas High School - 03, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Box Elder, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Douglas High School - 03
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
420 Patriot Dr
Box Elder, SD 57719
(605) 923-0030
Box Elder, SD 57719
(605) 923-0030
Gr: 9-12 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Box Elder, SD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Box Elder, SD include Douglas High School - 03.
How many public high schools are located in Box Elder?
1 public high schools are located in Box Elder.
What is the racial composition of students in Box Elder?
Box Elder public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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