For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 62 students in 57720, SD.
The top ranked public high school in 57720, SD is Harding County High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 57720 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in 57720, SD have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 57720 have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Harding County High School - 01, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Best 57720, SD Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harding County High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12474 Tipperary St
Buffalo, SD 57720
(605) 375-3241
Buffalo, SD 57720
(605) 375-3241
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
57720, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Main St
Buffalo, SD 57720
(605) 375-3241
Buffalo, SD 57720
(605) 375-3241
Grades: K-8
| 8 students
1300 Ludlow Rd
Buffalo, SD 57720
(605) 375-3241
Buffalo, SD 57720
(605) 375-3241
Grades: K-8
| 8 students
Po Box 367
Buffalo, SD 57720
(605) 375-3241
Buffalo, SD 57720
(605) 375-3241
Grades: K-8
| 7 students
Po Box 367
Buffalo, SD 57720
(605) 375-3241
Buffalo, SD 57720
(605) 375-3241
Grades: K-8
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 57720, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in 57720, SD include Harding County High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in 57720?
1 public high schools are located in 57720.
What is the racial composition of students in 57720?
57720 public high schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).
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