For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 81 students in Faulk County, SD.
The top ranked public high school in Faulk County, SD is Faulkton High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Faulk County, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Faulk County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public high schools.
Faulk County, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Faulkton 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 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Faulk County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Faulkton High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1114 Court St
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Grades: 9-12
| 76 students
Rank: n/an/a
15442 343rd Ave
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
Faulk County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 168
Cresbard, SD 57435
(605) 324-3241
Cresbard, SD 57435
(605) 324-3241
Grades: K-8
| 16 students
Po Box 168
Cresbard, SD 57435
(605) 324-3241
Cresbard, SD 57435
(605) 324-3241
Grades: K-8
| 30 students
Po Box 168
Cresbard, SD 57435
(605) 324-3241
Cresbard, SD 57435
(605) 324-3241
Grades: PK-6
| 28 students
Po Box 168
Cresbard, SD 57435
(605) 324-3382
Cresbard, SD 57435
(605) 324-3382
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
Po Box 168
Cresbard, SD 57435
(605) 324-3241
Cresbard, SD 57435
(605) 324-3241
Grades: 7-8
| 8 students
35691 156th St
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Grades: K-8
| 23 students
Po Box 168
Cresbard, SD 57435
(605) 324-3241
Cresbard, SD 57435
(605) 324-3241
Grades: K-8
| 26 students
Po Box 168
Cresbard, SD 57435
(605) 324-3241
Cresbard, SD 57435
(605) 324-3241
Grades: K-8
| 27 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Faulk County, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in Faulk County, SD include Faulkton High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Faulk County?
2 public high schools are located in Faulk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Faulk County?
Faulk County public high schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).
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