Top 3 Best Lincoln County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,682 students in Lincoln County, SD. The top ranked public high schools in Lincoln County, SD are Tea Area High School - 03, Canton High School - 01 and Lennox High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Lincoln County, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the South Dakota average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tea Area High School - 03, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 32% (majority American Indian).

Best Lincoln County Public High Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tea Area High School - 03
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
500 W Brian St
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Grades: 9-12
| 568 students
Rank: #22.
Canton High School - 01
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
800 N Main St
Canton, SD 57013
(605) 764-2706
Grades: 9-12
| 275 students
Rank: #33.
Lennox High School - 01
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1201 S Main St
Lennox, SD 57039
(605) 647-2203
Grades: 9-12
| 361 students
Rank: #44.
Harrisburg High School - 01
Math: 33% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 W Willow St
Harrisburg, SD 57032
(605) 743-2567
Grades: 9-12
| 1,478 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lincoln County, SD

Lincoln County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
220 S Bartlett
Canton, SD 57013
(605) 764-2570
Grades: PK-K
| 80 students
600 South Cliff Avenue
Harrisburg, SD 57032
(605) 743-2567
Grades: 9-12
| 295 students
515 W Brian
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Grades: 3-5
| 352 students
Po Box 38
Lennox, SD 57039
(605) 498-2434
Grades: PK-5
| 412 students
Po Box 38
Lennox, SD 57039
(605) 498-2593
Grades: 6-8
| 172 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Lincoln County, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in Lincoln County, SD include Tea Area High School - 03, Canton High School - 01 and Lennox High School - 01. Lincoln County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in South Dakota.
How many public high schools are located in Lincoln County, SD?
4 public high schools are located in Lincoln County, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County, SD?
Lincoln County, SD public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 32% (majority American Indian).

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