Best Brookings County Public High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,470 students in Brookings County, SD.
The top-ranked public high schools in Brookings County, SD are Deubrook High School - 01, Sioux Valley High School - 01 and Brookings High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brookings County, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Brookings County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Brookings County, 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 Deubrook High School - 01, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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 Brookings County (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Deubrook High School - 01
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 School Ave
White, SD 57276
(605) 629-1114
Gr: 9-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Sioux Valley High School - 01
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 Hansina Ave
Volga, SD 57071
(605) 627-5657
Gr: 9-12 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Brookings High School - 01
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
530 Elm Ave
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 979 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Elkton High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
508 Buffalo St
Elkton, SD 57026
(605) 542-2541
Gr: 9-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
1910 12th St S
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4714
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 77:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Brookings County, SD

Brookings County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
521 4th St
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
700 Elm Ave
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4754
Gr: 9-12
700 Elm Ave
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4757
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Brookings County, SD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Brookings County, SD include Deubrook High School - 01, Sioux Valley High School - 01 and Brookings High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Brookings County?
4 public high schools are located in Brookings County.
What is the racial composition of students in Brookings County?
Brookings County public high schools minority enrollment is 18% 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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