For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 717 students in Tea, SD.
The top-ranked public high school in Tea, SD is Tea Area High School - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tea, SD public high school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Tea have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Tea, 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 Tea Area High School - 03, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Tea, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tea Area High School - 03
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 W Brian St
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Gr: 9-12 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Tea, SD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Tea, SD include Tea Area High School - 03.
How many public high schools are located in Tea?
1 public high schools are located in Tea.
What is the racial composition of students in Tea?
Tea public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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