For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 229 students in Highmore-Harrold School District 34-2. 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 School District 34-2 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
3 Schools
724 Schools
# Students
229 Students
146,776 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
10,614 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Highmore-Harrold School District 34-2, 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%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
42%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
82%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)11.2%
22.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.53
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
15%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
79%
66%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,009 is higher than the state median of $14,736. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,428 is less than the state median of $15,173. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$2,163 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$3 MM
$2,227 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$19,009
$14,736
Showing 2010–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$14,428
$15,173
Showing 2010–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Best Highmore-Harrold School District 34-2 Public Schools (2026-27)
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 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Highmore Elementary - 02
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
415 Iowa Ave S
Highmore, SD 57345
(605) 852-2276
Highmore, SD 57345
(605) 852-2276
Gr: PK-6 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
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 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Highmore-Harrold School District 34-2?
Highmore-Harrold School District 34-2 manages 3 public schools serving 229 students.
What is the rank of Highmore-Harrold School District 34-2?
Highmore-Harrold School District 34-2 is ranked #86 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Highmore-Harrold School District 34-2?
79% of Highmore-Harrold School District 34-2 students are White, 15% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Highmore-Harrold School District 34-2?
Highmore-Harrold School District 34-2 has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Highmore-Harrold School District 34-2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,428 is less than the state median of $15,173. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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