For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 855 students in Corson County, SD.
The top-ranked public schools in Corson County, SD are Mcintosh High School - 01, Wakpala High School - 01 and Mcintosh Middle School - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Corson County, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Corson County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Corson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcintosh High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
511 Main St
Mc Intosh, SD 57641
(605) 273-4227
Mc Intosh, SD 57641
(605) 273-4227
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Wakpala High School - 01
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12250 Sd Hwy 1806
Wakpala, SD 57658
(605) 845-3040
Wakpala, SD 57658
(605) 845-3040
Gr: 9-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #33.
Mcintosh Middle School - 03
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
511 Main St
Mc Intosh, SD 57641
(605) 273-4298
Mc Intosh, SD 57641
(605) 273-4298
Gr: 5-8 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Wakpala Elementary - 02
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12250 Sd Hwy 1806
Wakpala, SD 57658
(605) 845-3040
Wakpala, SD 57658
(605) 845-3040
Gr: K-5 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #55.
Wakpala Middle School - 04
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12250 Sd Hwy 1806
Wakpala, SD 57658
(605) 845-3040
Wakpala, SD 57658
(605) 845-3040
Gr: 6-8 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #66.
Mcintosh Elementary - 02
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
511 Main St
Mc Intosh, SD 57641
(605) 273-4227
Mc Intosh, SD 57641
(605) 273-4227
Gr: PK-4 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #77.
Mclaughlin High School - 01
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
701 Main
Mc Laughlin, SD 57642
(605) 823-4484
Mc Laughlin, SD 57642
(605) 823-4484
Gr: 9-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Mclaughlin Elementary - 02
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 Main
Mc Laughlin, SD 57642
(605) 823-4484
Mc Laughlin, SD 57642
(605) 823-4484
Gr: PK-5 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Mclaughlin Middle School - 03
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
701 Main
Mc Laughlin, SD 57642
(605) 823-4484
Mc Laughlin, SD 57642
(605) 823-4484
Gr: 6-8 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: n/an/a
1 School Street
Little Eagle, SD 57639
(605) 823-4235
Little Eagle, SD 57639
(605) 823-4235
Gr: K-8 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: n/an/a
1 Indian School Drive
Bullhead, SD 57621
(605) 823-4971
Bullhead, SD 57621
(605) 823-4971
Gr: K-8 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Corson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
21210 116th St
Keldron, SD 57634
(605) 374-3784
Keldron, SD 57634
(605) 374-3784
Gr: K-8 | 5 students
1 School Street, Po Box 26
Little Eagle, SD 57639
(605) 823-4235
Little Eagle, SD 57639
(605) 823-4235
Gr: PK-8
Po Box B
Wakpala, SD 57658
(605) 845-3040
Wakpala, SD 57658
(605) 845-3040
Gr: 7-8 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Corson County, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in Corson County, SD include Mcintosh High School - 01, Wakpala High School - 01 and Mcintosh Middle School - 03.
How many public schools are located in Corson County?
11 public schools are located in Corson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Corson County?
Corson County public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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