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Best Hughes County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 808 students in Hughes County, SD.

The top-ranked public high school in Hughes County, SD is T F Riggs High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Hughes County, SD public high school have an score of 47% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and score of 72% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Hughes County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Dakota public high schools.

Hughes County, SD public high school have a of 92%, which is more than the South Dakota average of 82%.

The school with highest graduation rate is T F Riggs High School - 01, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).

Best Public High Schools in Hughes County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

T F Riggs High School - 01

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
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Top 30%

1010 E Broadway Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7350

Gr: 9-12 | 808 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

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Hughes County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Harrold Elementary - 02 (Closed 2023)

206 S Nixon
Harrold, SD 57536
(605) 875-3298

Gr: K-6 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 64%

Harrold High School - 01 (Closed 2009)

206 S Nixon
Harrold, SD 57536
(605) 875-3298

Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Harrold Junior High - 03 (Closed 2009)

206 S Nixon
Harrold, SD 57536
(605) 875-3298

Gr: 7-8 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%

Mckinley Elementary - 07 (Closed 2016)

716 E Dakota Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7380

Gr: K-5 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%

Prairie View Elementary School (Closed 2005)

18800 Sd Hwy 1804
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 258-2180

Gr: K-8 | 5 students

Raber Elementary School (Closed 2006)

716 E Dakota
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7380

Gr: K-8 | 7 students

Washington Elementary - 04 (Closed 2016)

106 S Monroe Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7370

Gr: K-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Hughes County, SD?

The top-ranked public high schools in Hughes County, SD include T F Riggs High School - 01.

How many public high schools are located in Hughes County?

1 public high schools are located in Hughes County.

What is the racial composition of students in Hughes County?

Hughes County public high schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).