For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,470 students in Brookings County, SD.
The top ranked public high schools in Brookings County, SD are Deubrook High School - 01, Sioux Valley High School - 01 and Brookings High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brookings County, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Brookings County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Brookings County, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is equal to the South Dakota average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Deubrook High School - 01, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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 Brookings County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Deubrook High School - 01
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 School Ave
White, SD 57276
(605) 629-1114
White, SD 57276
(605) 629-1114
Grades: 9-12
| 107 students
Rank: #22.
Sioux Valley High School - 01
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Hansina Ave
Volga, SD 57071
(605) 627-5657
Volga, SD 57071
(605) 627-5657
Grades: 9-12
| 206 students
Rank: #33.
Brookings High School - 01
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
530 Elm Ave
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4100
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,028 students
Rank: #44.
Elkton High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
508 Buffalo St
Elkton, SD 57026
(605) 542-2541
Elkton, SD 57026
(605) 542-2541
Grades: 9-12
| 129 students
Brookings County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
521 4th St
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4400
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 273 students
E Central Multi-district High School (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
700 Elm Ave
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4754
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4754
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Select Credit Recovery Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
700 Elm Ave
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4757
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4757
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Brookings County, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in Brookings County, SD include Deubrook High School - 01, Sioux Valley High School - 01 and Brookings High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Brookings County?
4 public high schools are located in Brookings County.
What is the racial composition of students in Brookings County?
Brookings County public high schools minority enrollment is 18% 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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