Best High Schools in Pierre, SD

Summary:

The city of Pierre, South Dakota is home to a single public high school, T F Riggs High School - 01, which serves the educational needs of the local community. This high school has demonstrated strong academic performance, with test scores that exceed the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

T F Riggs High School - 01 boasts a commendable 4-year graduation rate of 86.4% and a relatively low dropout rate of 2.6%. The school's spending per student of $10,516 and a student-teacher ratio of 16.4 to 1 suggest a commitment to providing a quality education and personalized attention for its students. Additionally, the school serves a student population with a relatively low percentage (15.97%) of free or reduced-price lunch recipients, indicating a relatively affluent community.

Overall, Pierre School District 32-2 and its sole public high school, T F Riggs High School - 01, appear to be delivering a strong educational experience for the students of Pierre, South Dakota. The school's academic achievements, graduation rates, and resource allocation indicate a focus on preparing students for success in their future endeavors.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2025)			Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)			Smarter Balanced Assessments Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 12th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 12th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
T F Riggs High School - 01	Public	9-12	1010 E Broadway Ave	Pierre	57501	Hughes County	Pierre School District 32-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 773-7350	855	48	17.7	22.8%	593 (69.4%)	2 (0.2%)	49 (5.7%)	13 (1.5%)	100 (11.7%)	0 (0.0%)	98 (11.5%)	64.6	57^th of 166 public high schools	65.7%		72.9	32^nd of 141 public high schools	77.3%	25	66.1	0.0	65.4	40.9	0.0	40.4	52.2	51.6	$10,847	$625	$10,222

Cities Near Pierre

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Fort Pierre	11.17 mi	3	108^th
Onida	18.75 mi	3	31^st
Highmore	37.1 mi	3	42^nd
Presho	37.64 mi	2	113^th
Stephan	38.51 mi	2

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Dakota Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.