For the 2026 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 Lennox High School - 01, Harrisburg High School - 01 and Tea Area High School - 03. 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 45% (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 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 82%.
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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lennox High School - 01
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1201 S Main St
Lennox, SD 57039
(605) 647-2203
Lennox, SD 57039
(605) 647-2203
Gr: 9-12 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Harrisburg High School - 01
(Math: 44% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1300 W Willow St
Harrisburg, SD 57032
(605) 743-2567
Harrisburg, SD 57032
(605) 743-2567
Gr: 9-12 | 1,762 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Tea Area High School - 03
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 W Brian St
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Gr: 9-12 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Canton High School - 01
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 N Main St
Canton, SD 57013
(605) 764-2706
Canton, SD 57013
(605) 764-2706
Gr: 9-12 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Lincoln County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
220 S Bartlett
Canton, SD 57013
(605) 764-2570
Canton, SD 57013
(605) 764-2570
Gr: PK-K | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
600 South Cliff Avenue
Harrisburg, SD 57032
(605) 743-2567
Harrisburg, SD 57032
(605) 743-2567
Gr: 9-12 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
515 W Brian
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Gr: 3-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Po Box 38
Lennox, SD 57039
(605) 498-2434
Lennox, SD 57039
(605) 498-2434
Gr: PK-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Po Box 38
Lennox, SD 57039
(605) 498-2593
Lennox, SD 57039
(605) 498-2593
Gr: 6-8 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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 Lennox High School - 01, Harrisburg High School - 01 and Tea Area High School - 03.
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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