Best Plankinton Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 107 students in Plankinton, SD.
The top-ranked public high schools in Plankinton, SD are Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05 and Plankinton High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Plankinton, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Plankinton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Plankinton, 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 Plankinton 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 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).

Best Public High Schools in Plankinton, SD (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 E 10th St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Plankinton High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
404 E Davenport St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-7743
Gr: 9-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
Dakota Reach - 06
Special Education School
1400 E 10th St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Plankinton, SD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Plankinton, SD include Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05 and Plankinton High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Plankinton?
3 public high schools are located in Plankinton.
What is the racial composition of students in Plankinton?
Plankinton public high schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).

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