For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 23 students in Bowdle, SD.
The top-ranked public high school in Bowdle, SD is Bowdle High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bowdle, SD public high school have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Bowdle have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Bowdle, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bowdle High School - 01, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Bowdle, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bowdle High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3083 2nd Ave
Bowdle, SD 57428
(605) 285-6590
Bowdle, SD 57428
(605) 285-6590
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Bowdle, SD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Bowdle, SD include Bowdle High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Bowdle?
1 public high schools are located in Bowdle.
What is the racial composition of students in Bowdle?
Bowdle public high schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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