For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 752 students in Box Elder, SD.
The top ranked public high school in Box Elder, SD is Douglas High School - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Box Elder, 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 Box Elder have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Box Elder, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is more than the South Dakota average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Douglas High School - 03, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Box Elder, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Douglas High School - 03
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
420 Patriot Dr
Box Elder, SD 57719
(605) 923-0030
Box Elder, SD 57719
(605) 923-0030
Grades: 9-12
| 752 students
Box Elder, South Dakota 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
401 Don Williams Dr
Box Elder, SD 57719
(605) 923-0080
Box Elder, SD 57719
(605) 923-0080
Grades: K-1
| 464 students
420 Patriot Drive
Box Elder, SD 57719
(605) 923-0013
Box Elder, SD 57719
(605) 923-0013
Grades: 9-12
| 703 students
441 Don Williams Dr
Box Elder, SD 57719
(605) 923-0070
Box Elder, SD 57719
(605) 923-0070
Grades: 2-3
| 492 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Box Elder, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in Box Elder, SD include Douglas High School - 03.
How many public high schools are located in Box Elder?
1 public high schools are located in Box Elder.
What is the racial composition of students in Box Elder?
Box Elder public high schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).
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