For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,365 students in Brandon, SD. The top ranked public high schools in Brandon, SD are Brandon Valley High School - 01 and Brandon Valley Distance Learning Academy High School - 92. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brandon, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Brandon have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of South Dakota public high schools.
Brandon, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the South Dakota average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Brandon Valley High School - 01, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Brandon, SD (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brandon Valley High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
301 S Splitrock Blvd
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-3211
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-3211
Grades: 9-12
| 1,345 students
Rank: #22.
Brandon Valley Distance Learning Academy High School - 92
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 W Park St
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-6035
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-6035
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Brandon, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in Brandon, SD include Brandon Valley High School - 01 and Brandon Valley Distance Learning Academy High School - 92. Brandon has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in South Dakota.
How many public high schools are located in Brandon?
2 public high schools are located in Brandon.
What is the racial composition of students in Brandon?
Brandon public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).
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