Top 3 Best Miner County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 315 students in Miner County, SD.
The top ranked public schools in Miner County, SD are Howard High School - 01, Howard Jr. High - 05 and Howard Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Miner County, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Miner County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 31% (majority American Indian).

Best Miner County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Howard High School - 01
Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
500 N Section Line
Howard, SD 57349
(605) 772-5515
Grades: 9-12
| 106 students
Rank: #22.
Howard Jr. High - 05
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 N Section Line
Howard, SD 57349
(605) 772-5515
Grades: 7-8
| 50 students
Rank: #33.
Howard Elementary - 02
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
201 N Minnie St
Howard, SD 57349
(605) 772-4443
Grades: K-6
| 159 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Miner County, SD

Miner County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
141 Town Rd W
Carthage, SD 57323
(605) 772-4435
Grades: K-6
| 7 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Miner County, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Miner County, SD include Howard High School - 01, Howard Jr. High - 05 and Howard Elementary - 02.
How many public schools are located in Miner County, SD?
3 public schools are located in Miner County, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in Miner County, SD?
Miner County, SD public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 31% (majority American Indian).

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