For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 120 students in Sanborn County, SD.
The top ranked public high schools in Sanborn County, SD are Sanborn Central High School - 01 and Woonsocket High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sanborn County, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Sanborn County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Sanborn County, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 68%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Woonsocket 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 11% 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 Sanborn County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sanborn Central High School - 01
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
40405 Sd Hwy 34
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 495-4183
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 495-4183
Gr: 9-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Woonsocket High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 N 2nd Ave
Woonsocket, SD 57385
(605) 796-4431
Woonsocket, SD 57385
(605) 796-4431
Gr: 9-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Sanborn County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
209 S 2nd St
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 248-2625
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 248-2625
Gr: K-2 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Po Box 68
Letcher, SD 57359
(605) 248-2625
Letcher, SD 57359
(605) 248-2625
Gr: K-5 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
40405 Sd Hwy 34
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 495-4183
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 495-4183
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Sanborn County, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in Sanborn County, SD include Sanborn Central High School - 01 and Woonsocket High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Sanborn County?
2 public high schools are located in Sanborn County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sanborn County?
Sanborn County public high schools minority enrollment is 11% 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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