For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 200 students in Henry, SD.
The top ranked public schools in Henry, SD are Henry High School - 01, Henry Elementary - 02 and Henry Middle School - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henry, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Henry have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Henry, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Henry High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
111 N Cedar
Henry, SD 57243
(605) 532-5364
Henry, SD 57243
(605) 532-5364
Grades: 9-12
| 54 students
Rank: #22.
Henry Elementary - 02
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
111 N Cedar
Henry, SD 57243
(605) 532-5364
Henry, SD 57243
(605) 532-5364
Grades: PK-5
| 93 students
Rank: #33.
Henry Middle School - 03
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
111 N Cedar
Henry, SD 57243
(605) 532-5364
Henry, SD 57243
(605) 532-5364
Grades: 6-8
| 53 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Henry, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Henry, SD include Henry High School - 01, Henry Elementary - 02 and Henry Middle School - 03.
How many public schools are located in Henry?
3 public schools are located in Henry.
What is the racial composition of students in Henry?
Henry public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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