For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 134 students in Stanley County, SD.
The top ranked public high school in Stanley County, SD is Stanley County High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stanley County, 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 Stanley County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Stanley County, 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 Stanley County 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 19% 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 Stanley County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stanley County High School - 01
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10 E Main Ave
Fort Pierre, SD 57532
(605) 223-7743
Fort Pierre, SD 57532
(605) 223-7743
Gr: 9-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Stanley County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
25431 Us Hwy 14/34
Fort Pierre, SD 57532
(605) 223-7745
Fort Pierre, SD 57532
(605) 223-7745
Gr: K-8 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 17%
18442 Mission Ridge Road
Fort Pierre, SD 57532
(605) 223-7745
Fort Pierre, SD 57532
(605) 223-7745
Gr: K-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Stanley County, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in Stanley County, SD include Stanley County High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Stanley County?
1 public high schools are located in Stanley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Stanley County?
Stanley County public high schools minority enrollment is 19% 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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