For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 376 students in Ziebach County, SD.
The top ranked public schools in Ziebach County, SD are Dupree High School - 01, Dupree Jr. High - 04 and Dupree Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ziebach County, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Ziebach County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Ziebach County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dupree High School - 01
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
127 B St
Dupree, SD 57623
(605) 365-5140
Dupree, SD 57623
(605) 365-5140
Grades: 9-12
| 111 students
Rank: #22.
Dupree Jr. High - 04
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
127 B St
Dupree, SD 57623
(605) 365-5140
Dupree, SD 57623
(605) 365-5140
Grades: 7-8
| 58 students
Rank: #33.
Dupree Elementary - 02
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
127 B St
Dupree, SD 57623
(605) 365-5140
Dupree, SD 57623
(605) 365-5140
Grades: PK-6
| 207 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ziebach County, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Ziebach County, SD include Dupree High School - 01, Dupree Jr. High - 04 and Dupree Elementary - 02.
How many public schools are located in Ziebach County?
3 public schools are located in Ziebach County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ziebach County?
Ziebach County public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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