Best Public High Schools in Corson County (2025-26)

Best Corson County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 258 students in Corson County, SD.

The top ranked public high schools in Corson County, SD are Mcintosh High School - 01, Wakpala High School - 01 and Mclaughlin High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Corson County, SD public high schools have an score of 20% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and score of 31% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Corson County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.

Corson County, SD public high school have a of 59%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 82%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Mclaughlin High School - 01, with 60-69% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).

Best Public High Schools in Corson County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Mcintosh High School - 01

(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
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511 Main St
Mc Intosh, SD 57641
(605) 273-4227

Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

Rank: #22.

Wakpala High School - 01

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
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12250 Sd Hwy 1806
Wakpala, SD 57658
(605) 845-3040

Gr: 9-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1

Rank: #33.

Mclaughlin High School - 01

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
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701 Main
Mc Laughlin, SD 57642
(605) 823-4484

Gr: 9-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1

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School

Location

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Center Elementary School (Closed 2005)

21210 116th St
Keldron, SD 57634
(605) 374-3784

Gr: K-8 | 5 students

Little Eagle Day School (Closed 2023)

1 School Street, Po Box 26
Little Eagle, SD 57639
(605) 823-4235

Gr: PK-8

Wakpala Junior High School (Closed 2005)

Po Box B
Wakpala, SD 57658
(605) 845-3040

Gr: 7-8 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Corson County, SD?

The top ranked public high schools in Corson County, SD include Mcintosh High School - 01, Wakpala High School - 01 and Mclaughlin High School - 01.

How many public high schools are located in Corson County?

3 public high schools are located in Corson County.

What is the racial composition of students in Corson County?

Corson County public high schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).