For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 147 students in Herreid, SD.
The top ranked public schools in Herreid, SD are Herreid Elementary - 02, Herreid High School - 01 and Herreid Middle School - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Herreid, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Herreid have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Herreid, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Herreid Elementary - 02
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
302 Main St N
Herreid, SD 57632
(605) 437-2263
Herreid, SD 57632
(605) 437-2263
Grades: PK-5
| 73 students
Rank: #22.
Herreid High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
302 Main St N
Herreid, SD 57632
(605) 437-2263
Herreid, SD 57632
(605) 437-2263
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
Rank: #33.
Herreid Middle School - 03
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
302 Main St N
Herreid, SD 57632
(605) 437-2263
Herreid, SD 57632
(605) 437-2263
Grades: 6-8
| 32 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Herreid, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Herreid, SD include Herreid Elementary - 02, Herreid High School - 01 and Herreid Middle School - 03.
How many public schools are located in Herreid?
3 public schools are located in Herreid.
What is the racial composition of students in Herreid?
Herreid public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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