For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 258 students in Corson County, SD.
The top ranked public high schools in Corson County, SD are Mcintosh High School - 01, Wakpala High School - 01 and Mclaughlin High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Corson County, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Corson County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Corson County, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 59%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mclaughlin High School - 01, with 60-69% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Corson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcintosh High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
511 Main St
Mc Intosh, SD 57641
(605) 273-4227
Mc Intosh, SD 57641
(605) 273-4227
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Wakpala High School - 01
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12250 Sd Hwy 1806
Wakpala, SD 57658
(605) 845-3040
Wakpala, SD 57658
(605) 845-3040
Gr: 9-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #33.
Mclaughlin High School - 01
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
701 Main
Mc Laughlin, SD 57642
(605) 823-4484
Mc Laughlin, SD 57642
(605) 823-4484
Gr: 9-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Corson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
21210 116th St
Keldron, SD 57634
(605) 374-3784
Keldron, SD 57634
(605) 374-3784
Gr: K-8 | 5 students
1 School Street, Po Box 26
Little Eagle, SD 57639
(605) 823-4235
Little Eagle, SD 57639
(605) 823-4235
Gr: PK-8
Po Box B
Wakpala, SD 57658
(605) 845-3040
Wakpala, SD 57658
(605) 845-3040
Gr: 7-8 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Corson County, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in Corson County, SD include Mcintosh High School - 01, Wakpala High School - 01 and Mclaughlin High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Corson County?
3 public high schools are located in Corson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Corson County?
Corson County public high schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).
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