For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 88 students in Mount Vernon, SD.
The top ranked public high school in Mount Vernon, SD is Mount Vernon High School- 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Vernon, SD public high school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Mount Vernon have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Mount Vernon, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mount Vernon High School- 01, with ≥80% 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 American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Mount Vernon, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount Vernon High School- 01
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 N Main
Mount Vernon, SD 57363
(605) 236-5237
Mount Vernon, SD 57363
(605) 236-5237
Gr: 9-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Mount Vernon, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in Mount Vernon, SD include Mount Vernon High School- 01.
How many public high schools are located in Mount Vernon?
1 public high schools are located in Mount Vernon.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Vernon?
Mount Vernon public high schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).
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