For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,054 students in Yankton County, SD.
The top-ranked public high schools in Yankton County, SD are Yankton High School - 01 and Gayville-volin High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yankton County, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Yankton County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public high schools.
Yankton County, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Yankton High School - 01, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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 Yankton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Yankton High School - 01
(Math: 44% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1801 Summit St
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-2073
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-2073
Gr: 9-12 | 962 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Gayville-volin High School - 01
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Kingsbury St
Gayville, SD 57031
(605) 267-4476
Gayville, SD 57031
(605) 267-4476
Gr: 9-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Yankton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
43582 Ne Jim River Rd
Utica, SD 57067
(605) 387-5161
Utica, SD 57067
(605) 387-5161
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Yankton County, SD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Yankton County, SD include Yankton High School - 01 and Gayville-volin High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Yankton County?
2 public high schools are located in Yankton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Yankton County?
Yankton County public high schools minority enrollment is 18% 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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