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Highmore-Harrold 34-2 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 106 students in Highmore-Harrold 34-2 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Highmore-Harrold 34-2 School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
2 Schools
729 Schools
# Students
106 Students
145,763 Students
# Teachers
12 Teachers
10,615 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Highmore-Harrold 34-2 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 146 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#92 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
42%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.53
% American Indian
13%
14%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
80%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $39,085 is higher than the state median of $13,146. The school district revenue/student has grown by 119% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,594 is higher than the state median of $12,647. The school district spending/student has grown by 119% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$39,085
$13,146
Spending / Student
$31,594
$12,647
Best Highmore-Harrold 34-2 School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highmore Jr. High - 03
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
415 Iowa Ave S
Highmore, SD 57345
(605) 852-2275
Highmore, SD 57345
(605) 852-2275
Gr: 7-8 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Highmore High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
415 Iowa Ave S
Highmore, SD 57345
(605) 852-2275
Highmore, SD 57345
(605) 852-2275
Gr: 9-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Highmore-Harrold 34-2 School District?
Highmore-Harrold 34-2 School District manages 2 public schools serving 106 students.
What is the rank of Highmore-Harrold 34-2 School District?
Highmore-Harrold 34-2 School District is ranked #76 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Highmore-Harrold 34-2 School District?
80% of Highmore-Harrold 34-2 School District students are White, 13% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Highmore-Harrold 34-2 School District?
Highmore-Harrold 34-2 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Highmore-Harrold 34-2 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,594 is higher than the state median of $12,647. The school district spending/student has grown by 119% over four school years.
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