Best Charles Mix County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 554 students in Charles Mix County, SD.
The top-ranked public high schools in Charles Mix County, SD are Wagner High School - 01, Andes Central High School - 01 and Platte - Geddes High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charles Mix County, 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 76% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Charles Mix County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public high schools.
Charles Mix County, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Platte - Geddes High School - 01, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public high school average of 36% (majority American Indian).

Best Public High Schools in Charles Mix County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wagner High School - 01
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
101 Walnut Ave Sw
Wagner, SD 57380
(605) 384-5426
Gr: 9-12 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Andes Central High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1001 High St
Lake Andes, SD 57356
(605) 487-7671
Gr: 9-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Platte - Geddes High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Illinois Ave
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-3391
Gr: 9-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Marty Indian School
100 South Main
Marty, SD 57361
(605) 384-2212
Gr: K-12 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Charles Mix County, SD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Charles Mix County, SD include Wagner High School - 01, Andes Central High School - 01 and Platte - Geddes High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Charles Mix County?
4 public high schools are located in Charles Mix County.
What is the racial composition of students in Charles Mix County?
Charles Mix County public high schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public high schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).

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