For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 140 students in Elkton, SD.
The top-ranked public high school in Elkton, SD is Elkton High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elkton, 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 50% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Elkton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Elkton, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Elkton 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 24% 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 Elkton, SD (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elkton High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
508 Buffalo St
Elkton, SD 57026
(605) 542-2541
Elkton, SD 57026
(605) 542-2541
Gr: 9-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Elkton, SD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Elkton, SD include Elkton High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Elkton?
1 public high schools are located in Elkton.
What is the racial composition of students in Elkton?
Elkton public high schools minority enrollment is 24% 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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