For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,065 students in Lincoln County, SD.
The top ranked public high schools in Lincoln County, SD are Tea Area High School - 03, Harrisburg High School - 01 and Canton 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 40%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 63% 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 90%, which is more than the South Dakota average of 81%.
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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Lincoln County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tea Area High School - 03
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 W Brian St
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Grades: 9-12
| 670 students
Rank: #22.
Harrisburg High School - 01
(Math: 38% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1300 W Willow St
Harrisburg, SD 57032
(605) 743-2567
Harrisburg, SD 57032
(605) 743-2567
Grades: 9-12
| 1,762 students
Rank: #33.
Canton High School - 01
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 N Main St
Canton, SD 57013
(605) 764-2706
Canton, SD 57013
(605) 764-2706
Grades: 9-12
| 278 students
Rank: #44.
Lennox High School - 01
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 S Main St
Lennox, SD 57039
(605) 647-2203
Lennox, SD 57039
(605) 647-2203
Grades: 9-12
| 355 students
Lincoln County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
220 S Bartlett
Canton, SD 57013
(605) 764-2570
Canton, SD 57013
(605) 764-2570
Grades: PK-K
| 80 students
600 South Cliff Avenue
Harrisburg, SD 57032
(605) 743-2567
Harrisburg, SD 57032
(605) 743-2567
Grades: 9-12
| 295 students
515 W Brian
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Grades: 3-5
| 352 students
Po Box 38
Lennox, SD 57039
(605) 498-2434
Lennox, SD 57039
(605) 498-2434
Grades: PK-5
| 412 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, Harrisburg High School - 01 and Canton High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Lincoln County?
4 public high schools are located in Lincoln County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).
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