For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 228 students in Day County, SD.
The top ranked public high schools in Day County, SD are Webster Area High School - 01 and Waubay High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Day County, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Day County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Dakota public high schools.
Day County, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Webster Area High School - 01, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Day County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Webster Area High School - 01
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
102 E Ninth Ave
Webster, SD 57274
(605) 345-3548
Webster, SD 57274
(605) 345-3548
Grades: 9-12
| 160 students
Rank: #22.
Waubay High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
202 W School Rd
Waubay, SD 57273
(605) 947-4529
Waubay, SD 57273
(605) 947-4529
Grades: 9-12
| 68 students
Day County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 107
Bristol, SD 57219
(605) 492-3149
Bristol, SD 57219
(605) 492-3149
Grades: PK-8
| 69 students
302 East Bjornson Ave
Roslyn, SD 57261
(605) 486-4561
Roslyn, SD 57261
(605) 486-4561
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
302 East Bjornson Ave
Roslyn, SD 57261
(605) 486-4311
Roslyn, SD 57261
(605) 486-4311
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
302 East Bjornson Ave
Roslyn, SD 57261
(605) 486-4311
Roslyn, SD 57261
(605) 486-4311
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Day County, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in Day County, SD include Webster Area High School - 01 and Waubay High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Day County?
2 public high schools are located in Day County.
What is the racial composition of students in Day County?
Day County public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).
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