For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,059 students in Oglala Lakota County, SD.
The top-ranked public high school in Oglala Lakota County, SD is Lakota Tech High School - 10. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oglala Lakota County, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Oglala Lakota County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Oglala Lakota County, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 30%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lakota Tech High School - 10, with 50-59% 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 Oglala Lakota County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakota Tech High School - 10
Vocational School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
206 School St
Batesland, SD 57716
(605) 455-6697
Batesland, SD 57716
(605) 455-6697
Gr: 9-12 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: n/an/a
438 Main Street
Kyle, SD 57752
(605) 455-6150
Kyle, SD 57752
(605) 455-6150
Gr: K-12 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: n/an/a
101 Thorpe Loop
Pine Ridge, SD 57770
(605) 867-5198
Pine Ridge, SD 57770
(605) 867-5198
Gr: K-12 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Oglala Lakota County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Oglala Lakota County Alternative - 09 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
E Hwy 18
Pine Ridge, SD 57770
(605) 288-1948
Pine Ridge, SD 57770
(605) 288-1948
Gr: K-8 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Jct Bia 33 & 27
Porcupine, SD 57772
(605) 455-6300
Porcupine, SD 57772
(605) 455-6300
Gr: 5-8 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
E Hwy 18
Pine Ridge, SD 57770
(605) 867-5174
Pine Ridge, SD 57770
(605) 867-5174
Gr: 5-8 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Oglala Lakota County, SD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Oglala Lakota County, SD include Lakota Tech High School - 10.
How many public high schools are located in Oglala Lakota County?
5 public high schools are located in Oglala Lakota County.
What is the racial composition of students in Oglala Lakota County?
Oglala Lakota County 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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