For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 168 students in Groton, SD.
The top-ranked public high school in Groton, SD is Groton Area High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Groton, SD public high school have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Groton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public high schools.
Groton, 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 Groton Area 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 4% 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 Groton, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Groton Area High School - 01
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
502 N 2nd St
Groton, SD 57445
(605) 397-8381
Groton, SD 57445
(605) 397-8381
Gr: 9-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Groton, SD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Groton, SD include Groton Area High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Groton?
1 public high schools are located in Groton.
What is the racial composition of students in Groton?
Groton public high schools minority enrollment is 4% 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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