For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 54 students in Murdo, SD.
The top-ranked public high school in Murdo, SD is Jones County High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Murdo, SD public high school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Murdo have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public high schools.
Murdo, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jones County High School - 01, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Murdo, SD (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jones County High School - 01
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
404 Jackson Ave
Murdo, SD 57559
(605) 669-2258
Murdo, SD 57559
(605) 669-2258
Gr: 9-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Murdo, SD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Murdo, SD include Jones County High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Murdo?
1 public high schools are located in Murdo.
What is the racial composition of students in Murdo?
Murdo public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).
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