Best Mcpherson County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 93 students in Mcpherson County, SD.
The top-ranked public high schools in Mcpherson County, SD are Eureka High School - 01 and Leola High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mcpherson County, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Mcpherson County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public high schools.
Mcpherson County, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Eureka High School - 01, with ≥50% 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), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).

Best Public High Schools in Mcpherson County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Eureka High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
805 10th St
Eureka, SD 57437
(605) 284-2875
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Leola High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
820 Leola Ave
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Gr: 9-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Leola Alternative School - 07
Alternative School
820 Leola Ave
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3142
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 8%
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Mcpherson County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 350
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Gr: PK-6 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Mcpherson County, SD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Mcpherson County, SD include Eureka High School - 01 and Leola High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Mcpherson County?
3 public high schools are located in Mcpherson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mcpherson County?
Mcpherson County public high schools minority enrollment is 12% 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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