For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 516 students in Mission, SD.
The top-ranked public high schools in Mission, SD are Todd County Achievement High School - 17 and Todd County High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mission, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Mission have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Mission, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 52%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Todd County High School - 01, with 50-54% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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 Mission, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Todd County Achievement High School - 17
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
815 Ave D
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3544
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3544
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1
Rank: #22.
Todd County High School - 01
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
820 Main St
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3503
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3503
Gr: 9-12 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Resource Center - 11
Special Education School
815 Ave D
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3513
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3513
Gr: K-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Mission, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 669
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-4486
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-4486
Gr: 1-12 | 155 students
W Denver Dr
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3505
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3505
Gr: 4-5 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Mission, SD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Mission, SD include Todd County Achievement High School - 17 and Todd County High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Mission?
3 public high schools are located in Mission.
What is the racial composition of students in Mission?
Mission public high schools minority enrollment is 99% 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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