Best North Sioux City Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 459 students in North Sioux City, SD.
The top-ranked public high school in North Sioux City, SD is Dakota Valley High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Sioux City, SD public high school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in North Sioux City have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public high schools.
North Sioux City, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dakota Valley High School - 01, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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 North Sioux City, SD (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dakota Valley High School - 01
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1150 Northshore Dr
North Sioux City, SD 57049
(605) 422-3820
Gr: 9-12 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in North Sioux City, SD?
The top-ranked public high schools in North Sioux City, SD include Dakota Valley High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in North Sioux City?
1 public high schools are located in North Sioux City.
What is the racial composition of students in North Sioux City?
North Sioux City public high schools minority enrollment is 21% 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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