For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 855 students in Pierre, SD.
The top-ranked public high school in Pierre, SD is T F Riggs High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pierre, SD public high school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Pierre have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public high schools.
Pierre, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is T F Riggs High School - 01, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Pierre, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
T F Riggs High School - 01
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1010 E Broadway Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7350
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7350
Gr: 9-12 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Pierre, SD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Pierre, SD include T F Riggs High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Pierre?
1 public high schools are located in Pierre.
What is the racial composition of students in Pierre?
Pierre public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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