For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 173 students in Edmunds County, SD.
The top ranked public high schools in Edmunds County, SD are Edmunds Central High School - 01, Ipswich High School - 01 and Bowdle High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Edmunds County, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Edmunds County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Edmunds County, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ipswich High School - 01, with ≥90% 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 Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Edmunds County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edmunds Central High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
105 1st Ave
Roscoe, SD 57471
(605) 287-4251
Roscoe, SD 57471
(605) 287-4251
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Ipswich High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
510 2nd Ave
Ipswich, SD 57451
(605) 426-6571
Ipswich, SD 57451
(605) 426-6571
Gr: 9-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Bowdle High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3083 2nd Ave
Bowdle, SD 57428
(605) 285-6590
Bowdle, SD 57428
(605) 285-6590
Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Edmunds County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 26
Hosmer, SD 57448
(605) 283-2218
Hosmer, SD 57448
(605) 283-2218
Gr: 3-5 | 44 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Po Box 306
Ipswich, SD 57451
(605) 426-6832
Ipswich, SD 57451
(605) 426-6832
Gr: PK-6 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Edmunds County, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in Edmunds County, SD include Edmunds Central High School - 01, Ipswich High School - 01 and Bowdle High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Edmunds County?
3 public high schools are located in Edmunds County.
What is the racial composition of students in Edmunds County?
Edmunds County public high schools minority enrollment is 5% 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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