For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 95 students in De Smet, SD.
The top-ranked public high school in De Smet, SD is De Smet High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
De Smet, SD public high school have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in De Smet have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
De Smet, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is De Smet High School - 01, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in De Smet, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
De Smet High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
405 3rd St Sw
De Smet, SD 57231
(605) 854-3423
De Smet, SD 57231
(605) 854-3423
Gr: 9-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in De Smet, SD?
The top-ranked public high schools in De Smet, SD include De Smet High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in De Smet?
1 public high schools are located in De Smet.
What is the racial composition of students in De Smet?
De Smet public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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