For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 120 students in Platte, SD.
The top ranked public high school in Platte, SD is Platte - Geddes High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Platte, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Platte have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Platte, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Platte - Geddes High School - 01, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Platte, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Platte - Geddes High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Illinois Ave
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-3391
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-3391
Gr: 9-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
400 S Illinois Ave
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-3391
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-3391
Gr: 9-12
Platte, South Dakota ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 140
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-2468
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-2468
Gr: K-8 | 6 students
Po Box 140
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-2468
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-2468
Gr: K-8 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Po Box 140
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-2468
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-2468
Gr: PK-6 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Po Box 140
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-3391
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-3391
Gr: 9-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Po Box 140
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-3391
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-3391
Gr: 7-8 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Platte, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in Platte, SD include Platte - Geddes High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Platte?
2 public high schools are located in Platte.
What is the racial composition of students in Platte?
Platte public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).
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