For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,028 students in Brookings, SD.
The top ranked public high school in Brookings, SD is Brookings High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brookings, SD public high school have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Brookings have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Brookings, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Brookings High School - 01, with 86% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Brookings, SD (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brookings High School - 01
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
530 Elm Ave
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4100
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,028 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Brookings, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
521 4th St
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4400
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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
Gr: 9-12
Select Credit Recovery Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
700 Elm Ave
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4757
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4757
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Brookings, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in Brookings, SD include Brookings High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Brookings?
1 public high schools are located in Brookings.
What is the racial composition of students in Brookings?
Brookings public high schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).
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