For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 118 students in White River, SD.
The top ranked public high school in White River, SD is White River High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
White River, 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 White River have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
White River, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is White River High School - 01, with 70-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in White River, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
White River High School - 01
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 E 3rd St
White River, SD 57579
(605) 259-3136
White River, SD 57579
(605) 259-3136
Grades: 9-12
| 118 students
White River, South Dakota 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
S 2nd And Brock St
White River, SD 57579
(605) 259-3137
White River, SD 57579
(605) 259-3137
Grades: K-5
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in White River, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in White River, SD include White River High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in White River?
1 public high schools are located in White River.
What is the racial composition of students in White River?
White River public high schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).
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