For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 134 students in Stanley County, SD.
The top ranked public high school in Stanley County, SD is Stanley County High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stanley County, SD public high school have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Stanley County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Stanley County, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Stanley County High School - 01, with 70-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Stanley County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stanley County High School - 01
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10 E Main Ave
Fort Pierre, SD 57532
(605) 223-7743
Fort Pierre, SD 57532
(605) 223-7743
Grades: 9-12
| 134 students
Stanley County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
25431 Us Hwy 14/34
Fort Pierre, SD 57532
(605) 223-7745
Fort Pierre, SD 57532
(605) 223-7745
Grades: K-8
| 6 students
18442 Mission Ridge Road
Fort Pierre, SD 57532
(605) 223-7745
Fort Pierre, SD 57532
(605) 223-7745
Grades: K-8
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Stanley County, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in Stanley County, SD include Stanley County High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Stanley County?
1 public high schools are located in Stanley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Stanley County?
Stanley County public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).
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