For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 120 students in Sanborn County, SD.
The top ranked public high schools in Sanborn County, SD are Sanborn Central High School - 01 and Woonsocket High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sanborn 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 50% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Sanborn County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public high schools.
Sanborn County, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 66%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Woonsocket 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 11% 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 Sanborn County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Sanborn Central High School - 01
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
40405 Sd Hwy 34
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 495-4183
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 495-4183
Grades: 9-12
| 35 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Woonsocket High School - 01
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 N 2nd Ave
Woonsocket, SD 57385
(605) 796-4431
Woonsocket, SD 57385
(605) 796-4431
Grades: 9-12
| 85 students
Sanborn County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
209 S 2nd St
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 248-2625
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 248-2625
Grades: K-2
| 23 students
Po Box 68
Letcher, SD 57359
(605) 248-2625
Letcher, SD 57359
(605) 248-2625
Grades: K-5
| 57 students
40405 Sd Hwy 34
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 495-4183
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 495-4183
Grades: 9-12
| 77 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Sanborn County, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in Sanborn County, SD include Sanborn Central High School - 01 and Woonsocket High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Sanborn County?
2 public high schools are located in Sanborn County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sanborn County?
Sanborn County public high schools minority enrollment is 11% 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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