For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 591 students in Batesland, SD.
The top-ranked public high schools in Batesland, SD are Oglala Lakota County Virtual High School - 92 and Lakota Tech High School - 10. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Batesland, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Batesland have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Batesland, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 30%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lakota Tech High School - 10, with 50-59% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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 Batesland, SD (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oglala Lakota County Virtual High School - 92
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14 New Wolf Creek Rd
Batesland, SD 57716
(605) 455-6702
Batesland, SD 57716
(605) 455-6702
Gr: 9-12 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Lakota Tech High School - 10
Vocational School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
206 School St
Batesland, SD 57716
(605) 455-6697
Batesland, SD 57716
(605) 455-6697
Gr: 9-12 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Batesland, SD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Batesland, SD include Oglala Lakota County Virtual High School - 92 and Lakota Tech High School - 10.
How many public high schools are located in Batesland?
3 public high schools are located in Batesland.
What is the racial composition of students in Batesland?
Batesland public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).
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