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South Dakota graduation rate reaches 14-year high, while test scores show mixed results

South Dakota’s graduation rate reached 88% in 2025-26, the state reports. Attendance and math proficiency rose, while English language arts scores declined.

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| November 7, 2026 | 1 min read | Updated Nov 7, 2:00 PM

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South Dakota’s graduation rate reached 88% in 2025-26, the state reports. Attendance and math proficiency rose, while English language arts scores declined.

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