For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 121 students in Salem, SD.
The top-ranked public high school in Salem, SD is Mccook Central High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salem, SD public high school have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Salem have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Salem, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mccook Central High School - 01, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Salem, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mccook Central High School - 01
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 E Essex
Salem, SD 57058
(605) 425-2264
Salem, SD 57058
(605) 425-2264
Gr: 9-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Salem, SD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Salem, SD include Mccook Central High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Salem?
1 public high schools are located in Salem.
What is the racial composition of students in Salem?
Salem public high schools minority enrollment is 7% 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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