For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 66 students in Newell, SD.
The top-ranked public high school in Newell, SD is Newell High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newell, SD public high school have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Newell have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Newell, 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 Newell 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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Newell, SD (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newell High School - 01
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
501 Dartmouth Ave
Newell, SD 57760
(605) 456-0102
Newell, SD 57760
(605) 456-0102
Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Newell, SD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Newell, SD include Newell High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Newell?
1 public high schools are located in Newell.
What is the racial composition of students in Newell?
Newell public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).
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