For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,036 students in Yankton County, SD.
The top ranked public high schools in Yankton County, SD are Yankton High School - 01 and Gayville-volin High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yankton County, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Yankton County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public high schools.
Yankton County, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the South Dakota average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Yankton 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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Yankton County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Yankton High School - 01
(Math: 42% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1801 Summit St
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-2073
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-2073
Grades: 9-12
| 944 students
Rank: #22.
Gayville-volin High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Kingsbury St
Gayville, SD 57031
(605) 267-4476
Gayville, SD 57031
(605) 267-4476
Grades: 9-12
| 92 students
Yankton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
43582 Ne Jim River Rd
Utica, SD 57067
(605) 387-5161
Utica, SD 57067
(605) 387-5161
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Yankton County, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in Yankton County, SD include Yankton High School - 01 and Gayville-volin High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Yankton County, SD?
2 public high schools are located in Yankton County, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in Yankton County, SD?
Yankton County, SD public high schools minority enrollment is 16% 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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