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Best Mccook County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 265 students in Mccook County, SD. The top-ranked public high schools in Mccook County, SD are Montrose High School - 01, Canistota High School - 01 and Mccook Central High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mccook County, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Mccook County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Mccook County, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mccook Central 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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).

Best Public High Schools in Mccook County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montrose High School - 01
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
309 S Church Ave
Montrose, SD 57048
(605) 363-5025
Gr: 9-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Canistota High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
431 4th Ave
Canistota, SD 57012
(605) 296-3458
Gr: 9-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Mccook Central High School - 01
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 E Essex
Salem, SD 57058
(605) 425-2264
Gr: 9-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Mccook County, SD

Mccook County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
510 North Main
Bridgewater, SD 57319
(605) 729-2541
Gr: 9-12
510 North Main
Bridgewater, SD 57319
(605) 729-2541
Gr: 6-8
309 S Church Avenue
Montrose, SD 57048
(605) 363-5025
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Mccook County, SD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Mccook County, SD include Montrose High School - 01, Canistota High School - 01 and Mccook Central High School - 01. Mccook County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in South Dakota.
How many public high schools are located in Mccook County?
3 public high schools are located in Mccook County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mccook County?
Mccook County public high schools minority enrollment is 7% 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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