For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 318 students in Miner County, SD.
The top ranked public schools in Miner County, SD are Howard High School - 01, Howard Jr. High - 05 and Howard Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Miner County, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Miner County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Miner County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Howard High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
500 N Section Line
Howard, SD 57349
(605) 772-5515
Howard, SD 57349
(605) 772-5515
Grades: 9-12
| 110 students
Rank: #22.
Howard Jr. High - 05
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 79 students
Rank: #33.
Howard Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 N Minnie St
Howard, SD 57349
(605) 772-4443
Howard, SD 57349
(605) 772-4443
Grades: K-5
| 129 students
Miner County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
141 Town Rd W
Carthage, SD 57323
(605) 772-4435
Carthage, SD 57323
(605) 772-4435
Grades: K-6
| 7 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Miner County, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Miner County, SD include Howard High School - 01, Howard Jr. High - 05 and Howard Elementary - 02.
How many public schools are located in Miner County?
3 public schools are located in Miner County.
What is the racial composition of students in Miner County?
Miner County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 32% (majority American Indian).
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