For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,381 students in Brandon, SD. The top-ranked public high school in Brandon, SD is Brandon Valley High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brandon, SD public high school have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Brandon have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of South Dakota public high schools.
Brandon, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Brandon Valley High School - 01, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Brandon, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brandon Valley High School - 01
(Math: 65% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
301 S Splitrock Blvd
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-3211
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-3211
Gr: 9-12 | 1,381 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Brandon, SD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Brandon, SD include Brandon Valley High School - 01. Brandon has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in South Dakota.
How many public high schools are located in Brandon?
1 public high schools are located in Brandon.
What is the racial composition of students in Brandon?
Brandon public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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