Best Turner County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 417 students in Turner County, SD.
The top-ranked public high schools in Turner County, SD are Marion High School - 01, Viborg-hurley High School - 01 and Centerville High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Turner County, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Turner County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Turner County, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Parker High School - 01, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Turner County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marion High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 S Cedar St
Marion, SD 57043
(605) 648-3615
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Viborg-hurley High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
203 W Park Ave
Viborg, SD 57070
(605) 766-5418
Gr: 9-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Centerville High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
610 Lincoln St
Centerville, SD 57014
(605) 563-2291
Gr: 9-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Parker High School - 01
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
335 W 1st St
Parker, SD 57053
(605) 297-3456
Gr: 9-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Turner County, SD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Turner County, SD include Marion High School - 01, Viborg-hurley High School - 01 and Centerville High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Turner County?
4 public high schools are located in Turner County.
What is the racial composition of students in Turner County?
Turner County public high schools minority enrollment is 10% 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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