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Warner High School - 01

Public Grades 9-12

1^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 166 South Dakota High Schools

Better than 99% of South Dakota high schools

Summary

Warner High School - 01 is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in the small town of Warner, South Dakota, with a total enrollment of 90 students. This exceptional school is part of the Warner School District 06-5, which is ranked 1 out of 147 school districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Warner High School - 01 has consistently ranked among the top high schools in South Dakota, with a statewide ranking of 1 out of 166 schools in the 2024-2025 school year. The school's performance on Smarter Balanced Assessments is exceptional, with 93.75% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 93.75% in Mathematics, and 87.5% in Science, significantly higher than the state averages. The school also maintains a 100% four-year graduation rate and a very low dropout rate of just 1.1%. Notably, Warner High School - 01 has demonstrated exceptional performance across various student subgroups, ranking 1st out of 162 South Dakota high schools for male students, 1st out of 158 for white students, and 1st out of 154 for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

When compared to nearby schools, Warner High School - 01 stands out as a clear leader in academic performance. For example, Northwestern High School - 01, the closest comparable school, has significantly lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to Warner High School - 01. While the school's overall performance is exceptional, the lower ranking for special education students (83rd out of 140 South Dakota high schools) suggests that there may be room for improvement in supporting this student population.

Students ?

10.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,260

Per pupil spending ?

9.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

110 1st Ave SW
Warner, SD 57479

(605) 225-6194

District: Warner School District 06-5

Feeder schools for Warner High School - 01:

Elementary:	Warner Elementary - 02
Middle:	Warner Middle School - 03

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.9%

Hispanic:

3.5%

Two or more races:

3.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 82nd percentile in 2015 → 99th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the South Dakota average (92% vs 50% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 1% of South Dakota high schools

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the South Dakota average (86%)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school92%

District avg92%

South Dakota avg50%

1^st of 166

South Dakota public high schools ?

Top 1%▲ up 17 pts since 2015

From top 18% (2015) to top 1% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 147Warner School District 06-5 among South Dakota districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	97.5	1 of 166	99.4%	★★★★★
2024	95.1	2 of 141	98.6%	★★★★★
2023	92.2	8 of 138	94.2%	★★★★★
2022	89.7	8 of 134	94.0%	★★★★★
2021	86.1	10 of 140	92.9%	★★★★★
2019	64.5	43 of 135	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	93.4	3 of 138	97.8%	★★★★★
2017	96.2	2 of 137	98.5%	★★★★★
2016	77.6	25 of 141	82.3%	★★★★☆
2015	79.6	24 of 133	82.0%	★★★★☆
2013	76.3	29 of 144	79.9%	★★★★☆
2012	76.1	27 of 143	81.1%	★★★★☆
2011	61.2	62 of 141	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2010	93.3	3 of 150	98.0%	★★★★★
2009	82.1	17 of 144	88.2%	★★★★☆
2008	73.4	35 of 135	74.1%	★★★★☆
2007	67.0	48 of 141	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2006	85.7	9 of 136	93.4%	★★★★★
2005	86.6	9 of 137	93.4%	★★★★★
2004	81.1	15 of 132	88.6%	★★★★☆
2003	63.7	52 of 133	60.9%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	89.5	6 of 164	96.3%	★★★★★
2024	78.4	16 of 93	82.8%	★★★★☆
2023	95.3	2 of 95	97.9%	★★★★★
2021	95.2	1 of 89	98.9%	★★★★★
2018	89.7	1 of 82	98.8%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	98.7	1 of 154	99.4%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	97.9	1 of 162	99.4%	★★★★★
2024	98.2	1 of 107	99.1%	★★★★★
2023	78.8	15 of 96	84.4%	★★★★☆
2022	90.9	8 of 87	90.8%	★★★★★
2021	61.2	32 of 89	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	52.3	41 of 88	53.4%	★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	93.4	1 of 89	98.9%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	30.6	83 of 140	40.7%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	96.2	1 of 158	99.4%	★★★★★
2024	92.4	2 of 125	98.4%	★★★★★
2023	92.2	5 of 121	95.9%	★★★★★
2022	87.1	10 of 123	91.9%	★★★★★
2021	80.7	14 of 129	89.1%	★★★★☆
2019	55.7	53 of 123	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	95.9	2 of 123	98.4%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2025)99th percentile~ school

White (2025)99th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)99th percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2025)99th percentile~ school

Female (2025)96th percentile-3 vs school

Special Education (2025)41st percentile-59 vs school

By subject vs South Dakota (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts94%+30 vs state

Mathematics94%+57 vs state

Science88%+39 vs state

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Schools Near Warner High School - 01

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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 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
Warner High School - 01	Public	9-12	110 1st Ave SW	Warner	57479	Brown County	Warner School District 06-5	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 225-6194	85	8	10.9	9.4%	79 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.5%)	97.5	1^st of 166 public high schools	99.4%		95.1	2^nd of 141 public high schools	98.6%	1	93.8		93.8			87.5		$11,260	$65	$11,195
Central High School - 01	Public	9-12	2200 S Roosevelt St	Aberdeen	57401	Brown County	Aberdeen School District 06-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 725-8100	1,384	80	17.2	33.8%	1,022 (73.8%)	31 (2.2%)	121 (8.7%)	38 (2.7%)	93 (6.7%)	9 (0.7%)	70 (5.1%)	46.1	97^th of 166 public high schools	41.6%		30.6	108^th of 141 public high schools	23.4%	11	56.5	56.3	27.1	0.0	27.0	45.9	45.7	$10,660	$445	$10,215
SDSBVI High School - 02	Public	9-12	605 14th Ave SE	Aberdeen	57401	Brown County	School District School For The Blind & Visually Impaired	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 626-2580	9	4	2.0		5 (55.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (33.3%)								(n/a)
Northwestern High School - 01	Public	9-12	221 3rd St	Mellette	57461	Spink County	Northwestern Area School District 56-7	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 887-3467	91	8	11.8	14.3%	87 (95.6%)	1 (1.1%)	2 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	80.9	20^th of 166 public high schools	88.0%		85.3	16^th of 141 public high schools	88.7%	4	88.9		44.4			59.3		$14,315	$71	$14,244
iSucceed - 92	Public, Virtual	9-12	221 3rd St	Mellette	57461	Spink County	Northwestern Area School District 56-7	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	No	(605) 887-3467	82	1	58.5	4.9%	66 (80.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.9%)	1 (1.2%)	6 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.1%)	14.7	151^st of 166 public high schools	9.0%		2.3	137^th of 141 public high schools	2.8%	14	43.5		8.7			17.4		$6,839	$23	$6,816

Frequently Asked Questions about Warner High School - 01

Is Warner High School - 01 a good school?

Yes! Warner High School - 01 is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 1^st of 166 South Dakota high schools.

How many students attend Warner High School - 01?

In the 2024-25 school year, 85 students attended Warner High School - 01.

What schools feed into Warner High School - 01?

Warner High School - 01 is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Warner Elementary - 02
Middle : Warner Middle School - 03

What is the racial makeup of Warner High School - 01?

Students at Warner High School - 01 are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What district is Warner High School - 01 in?

Warner School District 06-5

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