Best Potter County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 93 students in Potter County, SD.
The top-ranked public high schools in Potter County, SD are Gettysburg High School - 01 and Hoven High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Potter County, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Potter County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public high schools.
Potter 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 Gettysburg 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 8% 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 Potter County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gettysburg High School - 01
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 E King Ave
Gettysburg, SD 57442
(605) 765-2436
Gr: 9-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Hoven High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
98 5th Ave W
Hoven, SD 57450
(605) 948-2252
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Potter County, SD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Potter County, SD include Gettysburg High School - 01 and Hoven High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Potter County?
2 public high schools are located in Potter County.
What is the racial composition of students in Potter County?
Potter County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% 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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