For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 35 students in Artesian, SD.
The top ranked public high school in Artesian, SD is Sanborn Central High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Artesian, 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 50% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Artesian have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public high schools.
Artesian, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sanborn Central High School - 01, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Artesian, SD (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Artesian, South Dakota ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
209 S 2nd St
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 248-2625
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 248-2625
Gr: K-2 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
40405 Sd Hwy 34
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 495-4183
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 495-4183
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Artesian, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in Artesian, SD include Sanborn Central High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Artesian?
1 public high schools are located in Artesian.
What is the racial composition of students in Artesian?
Artesian public high schools minority enrollment is 6% 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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