For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 147 students in Campbell County, SD.
The top-ranked public schools in Campbell County, SD are Herreid Middle School - 03, Herreid Elementary - 02 and Herreid High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Campbell County, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Campbell County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Campbell County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Herreid Middle School - 03
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
302 Main St N
Herreid, SD 57632
(605) 437-2263
Herreid, SD 57632
(605) 437-2263
Gr: 6-8 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Herreid Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
302 Main St N
Herreid, SD 57632
(605) 437-2263
Herreid, SD 57632
(605) 437-2263
Gr: PK-5 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Herreid High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
302 Main St N
Herreid, SD 57632
(605) 437-2263
Herreid, SD 57632
(605) 437-2263
Gr: 9-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Campbell County, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in Campbell County, SD include Herreid Middle School - 03, Herreid Elementary - 02 and Herreid High School - 01.
How many public schools are located in Campbell County?
3 public schools are located in Campbell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Campbell County?
Campbell County public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 34% (majority American Indian).
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