For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 492 students in Clay County, SD.
The top ranked public high schools in Clay County, SD are Irene - Wakonda High School - 01 and Vermillion High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay County, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public high schools.
Clay County, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Vermillion High School - 01, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Clay County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Irene - Wakonda High School - 01
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
130 E State St
Irene, SD 57037
(605) 263-3313
Irene, SD 57037
(605) 263-3313
Grades: 9-12
| 93 students
Rank: #22.
Vermillion High School - 01
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 E Main St
Vermillion, SD 57069
(605) 677-7035
Vermillion, SD 57069
(605) 677-7035
Grades: 9-12
| 399 students
Clay County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 5
Irene, SD 57037
(605) 263-3313
Irene, SD 57037
(605) 263-3313
Grades: 7-8
| 28 students
Po Box 268
Wakonda, SD 57073
(605) 267-2644
Wakonda, SD 57073
(605) 267-2644
Grades: 7-8
| 27 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Clay County, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in Clay County, SD include Irene - Wakonda High School - 01 and Vermillion High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Clay County, SD?
2 public high schools are located in Clay County, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County, SD?
Clay County, SD public high schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 32% (majority American Indian).
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