For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,163 students in Dewey County, SD.
The top-ranked public high schools in Dewey County, SD are Timber Lake High School - 01, E. A. G. L. E. Center High School - 07 and Eagle Butte High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dewey County, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Dewey County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Dewey County, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 57%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Timber Lake High School - 01, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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 Dewey County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Timber Lake High School - 01
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
500 Main St
Timber Lake, SD 57656
(605) 865-3654
Timber Lake, SD 57656
(605) 865-3654
Gr: 9-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
E. A. G. L. E. Center High School - 07
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
E St
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8773
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8773
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: #33.
Eagle Butte High School - 01
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
W Frontier Ave
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8744
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8744
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: n/an/a
2004 E Street
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8777
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8777
Gr: K-12 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: n/an/a
15618 1st Ave
Ridgeview, SD 57652
(605) 733-2290
Ridgeview, SD 57652
(605) 733-2290
Gr: K-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Dewey County, SD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Dewey County, SD include Timber Lake High School - 01, E. A. G. L. E. Center High School - 07 and Eagle Butte High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Dewey County?
5 public high schools are located in Dewey County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dewey County?
Dewey County public high schools minority enrollment is 95% 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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