For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 219 students in Beresford, SD.
The top ranked public high school in Beresford, SD is Beresford High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Beresford, SD public high school have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Beresford have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Beresford, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Beresford High School - 01, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Beresford, SD (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beresford High School - 01
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 W Maple St
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 763-2145
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 763-2145
Gr: 9-12 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Beresford, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Aspire High School - 02 (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1109 West Cedar
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 763-8011
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 763-8011
Gr: 9-12
Po Box 232
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 957-4151
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
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 Beresford, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in Beresford, SD include Beresford High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Beresford?
1 public high schools are located in Beresford.
What is the racial composition of students in Beresford?
Beresford public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).
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