For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 77 students in Scotland, SD.
The top-ranked public high school in Scotland, SD is Scotland High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scotland, SD public high school have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Scotland have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Scotland, 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 Scotland 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 8% 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 Scotland, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Scotland High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
711 4th St
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2237
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2237
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Scotland, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
711 4th St.
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2237
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2237
Gr: 9-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Zenith High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
711 4th St.
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2237
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2237
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Scotland, SD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Scotland, SD include Scotland High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Scotland?
1 public high schools are located in Scotland.
What is the racial composition of students in Scotland?
Scotland public high schools minority enrollment is 8% 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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