For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 209 students in Gregory County, SD.
The top ranked public high schools in Gregory County, SD are Burke High School - 01 and Gregory High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gregory County, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Gregory County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public high schools.
Gregory County, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 74%, 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 13% 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 Gregory County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 95 students
Rank: #22.
Gregory High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
505 Logan St
Gregory, SD 57533
(605) 835-9672
Gregory, SD 57533
(605) 835-9672
Grades: 9-12
| 114 students
Rank: n/an/a
900 Washington St
Burke, SD 57523
(605) 775-2645
Burke, SD 57523
(605) 775-2645
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Gregory County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
401 Birdsell St
Bonesteel, SD 57317
(605) 654-2314
Bonesteel, SD 57317
(605) 654-2314
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
401 Birdsell St
Bonesteel, SD 57317
(605) 654-2314
Bonesteel, SD 57317
(605) 654-2314
Grades: 6-8
| 24 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Gregory County, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in Gregory County, SD include Burke High School - 01 and Gregory High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Gregory County?
3 public high schools are located in Gregory County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gregory County?
Gregory County public high schools minority enrollment is 13% 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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