Best Aberdeen Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,393 students in Aberdeen, SD.
The top-ranked public high school in Aberdeen, SD is Central High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aberdeen, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Aberdeen have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Aberdeen, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is more than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central High School - 01, with 83% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 36% (majority American Indian).

Best Public High Schools in Aberdeen, SD (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central High School - 01
(Math: 39% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2200 S Roosevelt St
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-8100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,384 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Sdsbvi High School - 02
Special Education School
605 14th Ave Se
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 626-2580
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Aberdeen, SD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Aberdeen, SD include Central High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Aberdeen?
2 public high schools are located in Aberdeen.
What is the racial composition of students in Aberdeen?
Aberdeen public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).

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