For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 102 students in Wolsey, SD.
The top ranked public high school in Wolsey, SD is Wolsey Wessington High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wolsey, SD public high school have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Wolsey have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Wolsey, 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 Wolsey Wessington 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 17% 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 Wolsey, SD (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wolsey Wessington High School - 01
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
375 Ash St Se
Wolsey, SD 57384
(605) 883-4221
Wolsey, SD 57384
(605) 883-4221
Gr: 9-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Wolsey, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
375 Ash St Se
Wolsey, SD 57384
(605) 883-4221
Wolsey, SD 57384
(605) 883-4221
Gr: 5-8 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Wolsey, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in Wolsey, SD include Wolsey Wessington High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Wolsey?
1 public high schools are located in Wolsey.
What is the racial composition of students in Wolsey?
Wolsey public high schools minority enrollment is 17% 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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