For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 94 students in New Underwood, SD.
The top ranked public high school in New Underwood, SD is New Underwood High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Underwood, SD public high school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in New Underwood have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public high schools.
New Underwood, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is New Underwood 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 15% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in New Underwood, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Underwood High School - 01
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 E Ash St
New Underwood, SD 57761
(605) 754-6485
New Underwood, SD 57761
(605) 754-6485
Grades: 9-12
| 94 students
New Underwood, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 128
New Underwood, SD 57761
(605) 754-6485
New Underwood, SD 57761
(605) 754-6485
Grades: 7-8
| 48 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in New Underwood, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in New Underwood, SD include New Underwood High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in New Underwood?
1 public high schools are located in New Underwood.
What is the racial composition of students in New Underwood?
New Underwood public high schools minority enrollment is 15% 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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