Highmore-Harrold 34-2 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 106 students in Highmore-Harrold 34-2 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Highmore-Harrold 34-2 School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Highmore-Harrold 34-2 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 146 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.53
# American Indian Students
14 Students
20,873 Students
% American Indian Students
13%
14%
# Asian Students
2 Students
2,252 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
11,917 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
n/a
4,730 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
85 Students
97,780 Students
% White Students
80%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
197 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
8,292 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
3,175
# Students in K Grade:
-
11,936
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
10,796
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
10,955
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
10,445
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
10,671
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
10,790
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
10,961
# Students in 7th Grade:
20
11,058
# Students in 8th Grade:
23
11,237
# Students in 9th Grade:
16
12,230
# Students in 10th Grade:
14
11,381
# Students in 11th Grade:
17
10,546
# Students in 12th Grade:
16
9,860
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $39,085 is higher than the state median of $13,121. The school district revenue/student has grown by 119% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,594 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has grown by 119% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Highmore-Harrold 34-2 School District?
Highmore-Harrold 34-2 School District manages 2 public schools serving 106 students.
What is the rank of Highmore-Harrold 34-2 School District?
Highmore-Harrold 34-2 School District is ranked #102 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Highmore-Harrold 34-2 School District?
80% of Highmore-Harrold 34-2 School District students are White, 13% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Highmore-Harrold 34-2 School District?
Highmore-Harrold 34-2 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Highmore-Harrold 34-2 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,594 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has grown by 119% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 2 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 106 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Top 30% in SD)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
