Serving 43 students in grades 7-8, Highmore Jr. High - 03 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 43 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Highmore Jr. High - 03's student population of 43 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
43 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Succeed in education, Care about character, Hold onto dreams, Obtain highest potential, Open their minds, Love to learn.
School Rankings
Highmore Jr. High - 03 ranks within the top 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highmore Jr. High - 03 is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#252 out of 619 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
12%
14%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
77%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highmore Jr. High - 03's ranking?
Highmore Jr. High - 03 is ranked #252 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Highmore Jr. High - 03?
43 students attend Highmore Jr. High - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Highmore Jr. High - 03 students are White, 12% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highmore Jr. High - 03?
Highmore Jr. High - 03 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Highmore Jr. High - 03 offer ?
Highmore Jr. High - 03 offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Highmore Jr. High - 03 part of?
Highmore Jr. High - 03 is part of Highmore-Harrold 34-2 School District.
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