For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 962 students in Yankton, SD.
The top-ranked public high school in Yankton, SD is Yankton High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yankton, SD public high school have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Yankton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public high schools.
Yankton, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Yankton High School - 01, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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 Yankton, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Yankton High School - 01
(Math: 44% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1801 Summit St
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-2073
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-2073
Gr: 9-12 | 962 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Yankton, SD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Yankton, SD include Yankton High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Yankton?
1 public high schools are located in Yankton.
What is the racial composition of students in Yankton?
Yankton public high schools minority enrollment is 19% 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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