For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 100 students in Philip, SD.
The top-ranked public high school in Philip, SD is Philip High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Philip, 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 80% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Philip have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Dakota public high schools.
Philip, 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 Philip 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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Philip, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Philip High School - 01
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
330 Scottie Ave
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2680
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2680
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Philip, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 730
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2001
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2001
Gr: K-8 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 50%
330 Scottie Ave
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2001
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2001
Gr: K-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
24061 Kirley Road
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2001
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2001
Gr: K-8 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Philip, SD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Philip, SD include Philip High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Philip?
1 public high schools are located in Philip.
What is the racial composition of students in Philip?
Philip public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).
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