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#295 of 574 schools in SD
Harding County High School - 01
High School · Harding County School District 31-1 · Buffalo, SD
A Harding County School District 31-1 high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
PO Box 367, Buffalo, SD 57720
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 75% proficient (2022)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Harding County High School - 01 score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 50% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from SD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
21%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Harding County High School - 01 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,333
Median home value
$128,800
Median rent
$579/mo
College educated
29%
Homeownership
80.7%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57720; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Harding County School District 31-1
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $17,112NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Harding County High School - 01 is listed in Harding County School District 31-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harding County High School - 01
Harding County High School - 01 is a public high school in Buffalo, SD, part of Harding County School District 31-1, serving approximately 62 students in grades 9th-12th with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #295 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harding County High School - 01
What grades does Harding County High School - 01 serve?
Harding County High School - 01 serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Harding County High School - 01?
Harding County High School - 01 has an enrollment of approximately 62 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harding County High School - 01?
The student-teacher ratio at Harding County High School - 01 is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harding County High School - 01 rank in SD?
Harding County High School - 01 ranks #295 of 574 schools in SD.
What is Harding County High School - 01's MySchoolScout rating?
Harding County High School - 01 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Harding County High School - 01?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harding County High School - 01 has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Harding County High School - 01 a charter school?
No, Harding County High School - 01 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harding County High School - 01 a Title I school?
No, Harding County High School - 01 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harding County High School - 01?
21.0% of students at Harding County High School - 01 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 62
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Harding County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.5%
- Phone
- (605) 375-3241
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 57720)
- 561
- Area median age
- 53
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 57720; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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