For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 95 students in Burke, SD.
The top-ranked public high school in Burke, SD is Burke High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burke, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Burke have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public high schools.
Burke, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Burke 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 8% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Burke, SD (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burke High School - 01
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 Washington St
Burke, SD 57523
(605) 775-2645
Burke, SD 57523
(605) 775-2645
Gr: 9-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
900 Washington St
Burke, SD 57523
(605) 775-2645
Burke, SD 57523
(605) 775-2645
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Burke, SD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Burke, SD include Burke High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Burke?
2 public high schools are located in Burke.
What is the racial composition of students in Burke?
Burke public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).
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