Best Mc Laughlin Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 147 students in Mc Laughlin, SD.
The top-ranked public high school in Mc Laughlin, SD is Mclaughlin High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mc Laughlin, SD public high school have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Mc Laughlin have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Mc Laughlin, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 64%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mclaughlin High School - 01, with 60-69% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).

Best Public High Schools in Mc Laughlin, SD (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mclaughlin High School - 01
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Main
Mc Laughlin, SD 57642
(605) 823-4484
Gr: 9-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Mc Laughlin, SD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Mc Laughlin, SD include Mclaughlin High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Mc Laughlin?
1 public high schools are located in Mc Laughlin.
What is the racial composition of students in Mc Laughlin?
Mc Laughlin public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).

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