For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 808 students in Spearfish, SD.
The top-ranked public high school in Spearfish, SD is Spearfish High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Spearfish, 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 Spearfish have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Spearfish, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Spearfish High School - 01, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Spearfish, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spearfish High School - 01
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1725 N Main
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 717-1212
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 717-1212
Gr: 9-12 | 787 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Black Hills Academy At Canyon Hills High School - 07
Alternative School
2519 Windmill Dr
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 347-4467
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 347-4467
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Spearfish Academy At Canyon Hills High School - 10
Alternative School
2519 Windmill Dr
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 717-1229
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 717-1229
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Spearfish, SD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Spearfish, SD include Spearfish High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Spearfish?
3 public high schools are located in Spearfish.
What is the racial composition of students in Spearfish?
Spearfish public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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