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Best Codington County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,461 students in Codington County, SD.
The top-ranked public high schools in Codington County, SD are Watertown High School - 01, Florence High School - 01 and Henry High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Codington County, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Codington County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Codington County, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Watertown High School - 01, with 86% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).

Best Public High Schools in Codington County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Watertown High School - 01
(Math: 36% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
200 Ne 9th St
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6316
Gr: 9-12 | 1,222 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Florence High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
515 Main Ave
Florence, SD 57235
(605) 758-2412
Gr: 9-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Henry High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
111 N Cedar
Henry, SD 57243
(605) 532-5364
Gr: 9-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Waverly-south Shore High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
319 Mary Pl
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 886-9174
Gr: 9-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Codington County, SD

Codington County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Garfield Education Center - 14 (Closed 2023)
216 10th St Se
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6398
Gr: PK | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Garfield Elementary - 03 (Closed 2023)
216 10th St Se
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6399
Gr: PK-K | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Northeast Technical High School - 01 (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1311 3rd Ave Ne
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6380
Gr: 9-12
South Shore Elementary - 04 (Closed 2012)
203 South School St
South Shore, SD 57263
(605) 756-4120
Gr: PK-5 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
South Shore High School - 01 (Closed 2009)
203 S School St
South Shore, SD 57263
(605) 756-4120
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
South Shore Junior High - 03 (Closed 2009)
203 S School St
South Shore, SD 57263
(605) 756-4120
Gr: 7-8 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Codington County, SD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Codington County, SD include Watertown High School - 01, Florence High School - 01 and Henry High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Codington County?
4 public high schools are located in Codington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Codington County?
Codington County public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).

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