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

Best Union County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,007 students in Union County, SD.

The top ranked public high schools in Union County, SD are Elk Point-jefferson High School - 01, Dakota Valley High School - 01 and Alcester-hudson High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Union County, SD public high schools have an score of 40% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and score of 61% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Union County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public high schools.

Union County, SD public high school have a of 90%, which is more than the South Dakota average of 82%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Dakota Valley 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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Elk Point-jefferson High School - 01

(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
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Top 20%

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402 S Douglas St
Elk Point, SD 57025
(605) 356-5901

Gr: 9-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Rank: #22.

Dakota Valley High School - 01

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
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Top 30%

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1150 Northshore Dr
North Sioux City, SD 57049
(605) 422-3820

Gr: 9-12 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Rank: #33.

Alcester-hudson High School - 01

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
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409 E 6th St
Alcester, SD 57001
(605) 934-1890

Gr: 9-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Rank: #44.

Beresford High School - 01

(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
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301 W Maple St
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 763-2145

Gr: 9-12 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

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School

Location

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Aspire High School - 02 (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

1109 West Cedar
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 763-8011

Gr: 9-12

Elk Point-jefferson Junior High School (Closed 2023)

Po Box 578
Elk Point, SD 57025
(605) 356-5901

Gr: 9-12 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

South Elementary School (Closed 2023)

Po Box 232
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 957-4151

Gr: 4-5 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Woodfield Center (Closed 2010)

Alternative School

205 W Maple
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 763-2139

Gr: 5-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 49%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The top ranked public high schools in Union County, SD include Elk Point-jefferson High School - 01, Dakota Valley High School - 01 and Alcester-hudson High School - 01.

How many public high schools are located in Union County?

4 public high schools are located in Union County.

What is the racial composition of students in Union County?

Union County public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).

Which public high schools in Union County are often viewed compared to one another?