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5.6avg / 10

Highmore-Harrold 34-2 School District

School District · Highmore, South Dakota

Students: 244
Teachers (FTE): 22

Avg Rating

5.6

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

244

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.1:1

How this district compares

South Dakota rank

#116 of 142

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.8

below South Dakota avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,405

+$1,735 vs South Dakota median

District size

244 students

Smaller than South Dakota median

The short answer

Highmore-Harrold 34-2 ranks #116 of 142 South Dakota districts by overall school rating. Highmore-Harrold 34-2's schools with real test data average 5.6/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Highmore Jr. High - 03 (6.9/10), Highmore High School - 01 (5.8/10), and Highmore Elementary - 02 (4.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Highmore Jr. High - 03

STAAR proficiency rose +15.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Highmore-Harrold 34-2 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Highmore-Harrold 34-2

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Highmore Jr. High - 036.9 / 10
2Highmore High School - 015.8 / 10
3Highmore Elementary - 024.0 / 10

See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Highmore-Harrold 34-2

Highmore-Harrold 34-2 is a Highmore, South Dakota school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 244 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.1:1. District-level spending was $14,405 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 5.6/10, Highmore-Harrold 34-2 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Highmore Jr. High - 03, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.

In standardized testing, Highmore-Harrold 34-2 students show an average math proficiency of 51.5% and ELA proficiency of 57.8%.

The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Highmore-Harrold 34-2, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency51.5%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency57.8%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Highmore-Harrold 34-2 with test data.

Schools in Highmore-Harrold 34-2

3 schools

District Details

State
South Dakota
City
Highmore
Total Enrollment
244
Teachers (FTE)
22
District spending per student
$14,405NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
17.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Highmore-Harrold 34-2?

Highmore-Harrold 34-2 has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Highmore-Harrold 34-2?

The average composite rating for Highmore-Harrold 34-2 is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Highmore-Harrold 34-2?

Highmore-Harrold 34-2's district-level spending was $14,405 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Highmore-Harrold 34-2?

The average student-teacher ratio in Highmore-Harrold 34-2 is 11.1:1.

What is the top-rated school in Highmore-Harrold 34-2?

Highmore Jr. High - 03 is the highest-rated school in Highmore-Harrold 34-2 with a composite score of 6.9/10.

What are the test scores in Highmore-Harrold 34-2?

Across schools in Highmore-Harrold 34-2 with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Highmore-Harrold 34-2 compare to other districts in South Dakota?

Highmore-Harrold 34-2 has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in South Dakota by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.6/10
Math Proficiency
51.5%
ELA Proficiency
57.8%

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, South Dakota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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