For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 107 students in Plankinton, SD.
The top ranked public high schools in Plankinton, SD are Plankinton High School - 01 and Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Plankinton, SD public high schools 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 Plankinton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public high schools.
Plankinton, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Plankinton 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 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Plankinton, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plankinton High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
404 E Davenport St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-7743
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-7743
Grades: 9-12
| 98 students
Rank: #22.
Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1400 E 10th St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dakota Reach - 06
Special Education School
1400 E 10th St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Plankinton, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in Plankinton, SD include Plankinton High School - 01 and Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05.
How many public high schools are located in Plankinton?
3 public high schools are located in Plankinton.
What is the racial composition of students in Plankinton?
Plankinton public high schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).
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