Serving 124 students in grades 9-12, Viborg-hurley High School - 01 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 124 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Viborg-Hurley High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Viborg, SD, covering approximately 206.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 15 to 20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 16 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Viborg-hurley High School - 01 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Viborg-hurley High School - 01's student population of 124 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
124 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Viborg-hurley High School - 01 ranks within the top 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Viborg-hurley High School - 01 is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#293 out of 619 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
2%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Black
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
White
85%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.7%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Viborg-hurley High School - 01's ranking?
Viborg-hurley High School - 01 is ranked #293 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Viborg-hurley High School - 01?
The graduation rate of Viborg-hurley High School - 01 is 80%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Viborg-hurley High School - 01?
124 students attend Viborg-hurley High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Viborg-hurley High School - 01 students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Viborg-hurley High School - 01?
Viborg-hurley High School - 01 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Viborg-hurley High School - 01 offer ?
Viborg-hurley High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Viborg-hurley High School - 01 part of?
Viborg-hurley High School - 01 is part of Viborg-Hurley School District 60-6.
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