For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 100 students in Emery, SD.
The top-ranked public high school in Emery, SD is Bridgewater-emery High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Emery, 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 Emery have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Emery, 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 Bridgewater-emery 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 9% 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 Emery, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bridgewater-emery High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
130 N 6th St
Emery, SD 57332
(605) 449-4271
Emery, SD 57332
(605) 449-4271
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Emery, SD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Emery, SD include Bridgewater-emery High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Emery?
1 public high schools are located in Emery.
What is the racial composition of students in Emery?
Emery public high schools minority enrollment is 9% 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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