Top 3 Best Jones County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 186 students in Jones County, SD.
The top ranked public schools in Jones County, SD are Jones County Middle School - 04, Jones County Elementary - 02 and Jones County High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jones County, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Jones County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 31% (majority American Indian).

Best Jones County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jones County Middle School - 04
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
404 Jackson Ave
Murdo, SD 57559
(605) 669-2258
Grades: 5-8
| 55 students
Rank: #22.
Jones County Elementary - 02
Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
305 Jefferson Ave
Murdo, SD 57559
(605) 669-2297
Grades: K-4
| 79 students
Rank: #33.
Jones County High School - 01
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
404 Jackson Ave
Murdo, SD 57559
(605) 669-2258
Grades: 9-12
| 52 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Jones County, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Jones County, SD include Jones County Middle School - 04, Jones County Elementary - 02 and Jones County High School - 01.
How many public schools are located in Jones County, SD?
3 public schools are located in Jones County, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in Jones County, SD?
Jones County, SD public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 31% (majority American Indian).

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