For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 360 students in Jackson County, SD.
The top-ranked public high school in Jackson County, SD is Kadoka Area High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of South Dakota public high schools.
Jackson County, 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 Kadoka Area 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 88% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Jackson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kadoka Area High School - 01
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Bayberry St
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2172
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2172
Gr: 9-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
245 Crazy Horse School Drive
Wanblee, SD 57577
(605) 462-6792
Wanblee, SD 57577
(605) 462-6792
Gr: K-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Jackson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 99
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2173
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2173
Gr: K-8 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Po Box 99
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2173
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2173
Gr: PK-8 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Po Box 99
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2173
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2173
Gr: K-8 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Jackson County, SD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Jackson County, SD include Kadoka Area High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Jackson County?
2 public high schools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public high schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).
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