For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 106 students in Highmore, SD.
The top-ranked public schools in Highmore, SD are Highmore Jr. High - 03 and Highmore High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Highmore, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Highmore have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public schools.
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).
Best Public Schools in Highmore, SD (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highmore Jr. High - 03
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
415 Iowa Ave S
Highmore, SD 57345
(605) 852-2275
Highmore, SD 57345
(605) 852-2275
Gr: 7-8 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Highmore High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
415 Iowa Ave S
Highmore, SD 57345
(605) 852-2275
Highmore, SD 57345
(605) 852-2275
Gr: 9-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Highmore, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
415 Iowa Ave S
Highmore, SD 57345
(605) 852-2276
Highmore, SD 57345
(605) 852-2276
Gr: PK-6 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Highmore, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in Highmore, SD include Highmore Jr. High - 03 and Highmore High School - 01.
How many public schools are located in Highmore?
2 public schools are located in Highmore.
What is the racial composition of students in Highmore?
Highmore public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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