Best Sturgis Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 845 students in Sturgis, SD.
The top-ranked public high schools in Sturgis, SD are Sturgis Brown High School - 01 and Developmental Disabilities Program - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sturgis, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Sturgis have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Sturgis, 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 Sturgis Brown High School - 01, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 36% (majority American Indian).

Best Public High Schools in Sturgis, SD (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sturgis Brown High School - 01
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12930 E Hwy 34
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 347-2686
Gr: 9-12 | 845 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Developmental Disabilities Program - 01
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2885 Dickson Dr
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 423-4444
Gr: PK-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Sturgis, SD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Sturgis, SD include Sturgis Brown High School - 01 and Developmental Disabilities Program - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Sturgis?
2 public high schools are located in Sturgis.
What is the racial composition of students in Sturgis?
Sturgis public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).

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