Best Brule County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 367 students in Brule County, SD.
The top-ranked public high schools in Brule County, SD are Kimball High School - 01 and Chamberlain High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brule County, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Brule County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Brule County, 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 Chamberlain High School - 01, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 36% (majority American Indian).

Best Public High Schools in Brule County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kimball High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
300 S East St
Kimball, SD 57355
(605) 778-6232
Gr: 9-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Chamberlain High School - 01
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Sorensen Dr
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 234-4467
Gr: 9-12 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
36570 258th St
Kimball, SD 57355
(605) 778-6231
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Brule County, SD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Brule County, SD include Kimball High School - 01 and Chamberlain High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Brule County?
3 public high schools are located in Brule County.
What is the racial composition of students in Brule County?
Brule County public high schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).

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