Top 3 Best Union County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 978 students in Union County, SD.
The top ranked public high schools in Union County, SD are Dakota Valley High School - 01, Alcester-hudson High School - 01 and Elk Point-jefferson High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union County, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Union County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Union County, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the South Dakota average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dakota Valley High School - 01, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 32% (majority American Indian).

Best Union County Public High Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dakota Valley High School - 01
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1150 Northshore Dr
North Sioux City, SD 57049
(605) 422-3820
Grades: 9-12
| 433 students
Rank: #22.
Alcester-hudson High School - 01
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
409 E 6th St
Alcester, SD 57001
(605) 934-1890
Grades: 9-12
| 93 students
Rank: #33.
Elk Point-jefferson High School - 01
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
402 S Douglas St
Elk Point, SD 57025
(605) 356-5901
Grades: 9-12
| 204 students
Rank: #44.
Beresford High School - 01
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
301 W Maple St
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 763-2145
Grades: 9-12
| 248 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Union County, SD

Union County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1109 West Cedar
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 763-8011
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Po Box 578
Elk Point, SD 57025
(605) 356-5901
Grades: 9-12
| 226 students
Po Box 232
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 957-4151
Grades: 4-5
| 172 students
205 W Maple
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 763-2139
Grades: 5-12
| 39 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Union County, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in Union County, SD include Dakota Valley High School - 01, Alcester-hudson High School - 01 and Elk Point-jefferson High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Union County, SD?
4 public high schools are located in Union County, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in Union County, SD?
Union County, SD public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 32% (majority American Indian).

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