For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 96 students in Howard, SD.
The top-ranked public high school in Howard, SD is Howard High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Howard, SD public high school have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Howard have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of South Dakota public high schools.
Howard, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Howard High School - 01, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Howard, SD (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Howard High School - 01
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
500 N Section Line
Howard, SD 57349
(605) 772-5515
Howard, SD 57349
(605) 772-5515
Gr: 9-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Howard, SD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Howard, SD include Howard High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Howard?
1 public high schools are located in Howard.
What is the racial composition of students in Howard?
Howard public high schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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