For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 198 students in Jerauld County, SD.
The top ranked public high schools in Jerauld County, SD are Wessington Springs High School - 01 and Wessington Springs High School Cyber School - 92. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jerauld County, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Jerauld County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Jerauld County, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 39%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wessington Springs High School - 01, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 2% 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 Jerauld County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wessington Springs High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
302 Dakota Ave N
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9391
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9391
Gr: 9-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Wessington Springs High School Cyber School - 92
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
302 Dakota Ave N
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9391
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9391
Gr: 9-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 54:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Jerauld County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
23064 365th Ave
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9311
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9311
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Jerauld County, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in Jerauld County, SD include Wessington Springs High School - 01 and Wessington Springs High School Cyber School - 92.
How many public high schools are located in Jerauld County?
2 public high schools are located in Jerauld County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jerauld County?
Jerauld County public high schools minority enrollment is 2% 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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