Best Colton Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 275 students in Colton, SD.
The top-ranked public high school in Colton, SD is Tri-valley High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colton, SD public high school have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Colton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public high schools.
Colton, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tri-valley High School - 01, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).

Best Public High Schools in Colton, SD (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tri-valley High School - 01
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
46450 252nd St
Colton, SD 57018
(605) 446-3538
Gr: 9-12 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Colton, SD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Colton, SD include Tri-valley High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Colton?
1 public high schools are located in Colton.
What is the racial composition of students in Colton?
Colton public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).

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