For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 56 students in 57278, SD.
The top ranked public high school in 57278, SD is Willow Lake High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 57278 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in 57278, SD have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 57278 have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Willow Lake 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 5% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Best 57278, SD Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Willow Lake High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Garfield Ave
Willow Lake, SD 57278
(605) 625-5945
Willow Lake, SD 57278
(605) 625-5945
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
57278, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
43188 Mayfield Rd
Willow Lake, SD 57278
(605) 625-5945
Willow Lake, SD 57278
(605) 625-5945
Gr: 9-12
19087 413th Ave
Willow Lake, SD 57278
(605) 625-5945
Willow Lake, SD 57278
(605) 625-5945
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 57278, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in 57278, SD include Willow Lake High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in 57278?
1 public high schools are located in 57278.
What is the racial composition of students in 57278?
57278 public high schools minority enrollment is 5% 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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