For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 142 students in Garretson, SD.
The top-ranked public high school in Garretson, SD is Garretson High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garretson, 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 15% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Garretson have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Garretson, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Garretson High School - 01, with ≥90% 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 Garretson, SD (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garretson High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
505 2nd St
Garretson, SD 57030
(605) 594-3452
Garretson, SD 57030
(605) 594-3452
Gr: 9-12 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Garretson, SD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Garretson, SD include Garretson High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Garretson?
1 public high schools are located in Garretson.
What is the racial composition of students in Garretson?
Garretson 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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