For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 516 students in Mission, SD.
The top ranked public high schools in Mission, SD are Todd County Achievement High School - 17 and Todd County High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mission, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Mission have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Mission, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 52%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Todd County High School - 01, with 50-54% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Mission, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Todd County Achievement High School - 17
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
815 Ave D
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3544
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3544
Grades: 9-12
| 39 students
Rank: #22.
Todd County High School - 01
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
820 Main St
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3503
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3503
Grades: 9-12
| 471 students
Rank: n/an/a
Resource Center - 11
Special Education School
815 Ave D
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3513
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3513
Grades: K-12
| 6 students
Mission, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 669
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-4486
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-4486
Grades: 1-12
| 155 students
W Denver Dr
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3505
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3505
Grades: 4-5
| 169 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Mission, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in Mission, SD include Todd County Achievement High School - 17 and Todd County High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Mission?
3 public high schools are located in Mission.
What is the racial composition of students in Mission?
Mission public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).
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