For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 75 students in Howard, SD.
The top-ranked public middle school in Howard, SD is Howard Jr. High - 05. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Howard, SD public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Howard have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Howard, SD (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Howard Jr. High - 05
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 N Section Line
Howard, SD 57349
(605) 772-5515
Howard, SD 57349
(605) 772-5515
Gr: 6-8 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Howard, SD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Howard, SD include Howard Jr. High - 05.
How many public middle schools are located in Howard?
1 public middle schools are located in Howard.
What is the racial composition of students in Howard?
Howard public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).
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