For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 265 students in Mccook County, SD. The top ranked public high schools in Mccook County, SD are Canistota High School - 01, Montrose High School - 01 and Mccook Central High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mccook County, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Mccook County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Mccook County, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 73%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mccook Central High School - 01, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Mccook County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Canistota High School - 01
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
431 4th Ave
Canistota, SD 57012
(605) 296-3458
Canistota, SD 57012
(605) 296-3458
Grades: 9-12
| 87 students
Rank: #22.
Montrose High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
309 S Church Ave
Montrose, SD 57048
(605) 363-5025
Montrose, SD 57048
(605) 363-5025
Grades: 9-12
| 57 students
Rank: #33.
Mccook Central High School - 01
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 E Essex
Salem, SD 57058
(605) 425-2264
Salem, SD 57058
(605) 425-2264
Grades: 9-12
| 121 students
Mccook County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
510 North Main
Bridgewater, SD 57319
(605) 729-2541
Bridgewater, SD 57319
(605) 729-2541
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
510 North Main
Bridgewater, SD 57319
(605) 729-2541
Bridgewater, SD 57319
(605) 729-2541
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
309 S Church Avenue
Montrose, SD 57048
(605) 363-5025
Montrose, SD 57048
(605) 363-5025
Grades: 9-12
| 76 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Mccook County, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in Mccook County, SD include Canistota High School - 01, Montrose High School - 01 and Mccook Central High School - 01. Mccook County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in South Dakota.
How many public high schools are located in Mccook County?
3 public high schools are located in Mccook County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mccook County?
Mccook County public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).
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