For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,114 students in Davison County, SD. The top-ranked public high schools in Davison County, SD are Ethan High School - 01, Mount Vernon High School- 01 and Mitchell High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Davison 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 69% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Davison County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public high schools.
Davison County, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mitchell 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 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Davison County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ethan High School - 01
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
320 S 2nd St
Ethan, SD 57334
(605) 227-4211
Ethan, SD 57334
(605) 227-4211
Gr: 9-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Mount Vernon High School- 01
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 N Main
Mount Vernon, SD 57363
(605) 236-5237
Mount Vernon, SD 57363
(605) 236-5237
Gr: 9-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Mitchell High School - 01
(Math: 42% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
920 N Capital St
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-3034
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-3034
Gr: 9-12 | 879 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
909 Court Merrill St
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2486
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2486
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Davison County, SD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Davison County, SD include Ethan High School - 01, Mount Vernon High School- 01 and Mitchell High School - 01. Davison County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in South Dakota.
How many public high schools are located in Davison County?
4 public high schools are located in Davison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Davison County?
Davison County public high schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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