Top 3 Best Meade County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,061 students in Meade County, SD.
The top ranked public high schools in Meade County, SD are Faith High School - 01, Sturgis Brown High School - 01 and Developmental Disabilities Program - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Meade County, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Meade County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Meade County, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the South Dakota average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sturgis Brown High School - 01, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 32% (majority American Indian).

Best Meade County Public High Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Faith High School - 01
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
206 W 5th St
Faith, SD 57626
(605) 967-2152
Grades: 9-12
| 70 students
Rank: #22.
Sturgis Brown High School - 01
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12930 E Hwy 34
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 347-2686
Grades: 9-12
| 841 students
Rank: #33.
Developmental Disabilities Program - 01
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2016-2017 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2885 Dickson Dr
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 423-4444
Grades: PK-12
| 21 students
Rank: n/an/a
Takini School
Hwy 34 East Cherry Creek Rd
Howes, SD 57748
(605) 538-4399
Grades: K-12
| 129 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Meade County, SD

Meade County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
14758 Alkali Rd
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 269-2264
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Po Box 218
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 347-4467
Grades: 6-12
| 18 students
206 W 5th St
Faith, SD 57626
(605) 967-2152
Grades: PK
| 4 students
12930 E Hwy 34
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 347-2686
Grades: 9-12
| 50 students
1230 Douglas St
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 347-5232
Grades: 5
| 123 students
17000 Sd Hwy 34
Union Center, SD 57787
(605) 269-2264
Grades: K-8
| 7 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Meade County, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in Meade County, SD include Faith High School - 01, Sturgis Brown High School - 01 and Developmental Disabilities Program - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Meade County, SD?
4 public high schools are located in Meade County, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in Meade County, SD?
Meade County, SD public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 32% (majority American Indian).

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