For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 62 students in Harding County, SD.
The top ranked public high school in Harding County, SD is Harding County High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harding County, 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 Harding County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public high schools.
Harding County, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Harding 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 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Harding County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harding County High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12474 Tipperary St
Buffalo, SD 57720
(605) 375-3241
Buffalo, SD 57720
(605) 375-3241
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
Harding County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Main St
Buffalo, SD 57720
(605) 375-3241
Buffalo, SD 57720
(605) 375-3241
Grades: K-8
| 8 students
1300 Ludlow Rd
Buffalo, SD 57720
(605) 375-3241
Buffalo, SD 57720
(605) 375-3241
Grades: K-8
| 8 students
Po Box 367
Buffalo, SD 57720
(605) 375-3241
Buffalo, SD 57720
(605) 375-3241
Grades: K-8
| 7 students
Po Box 367
Buffalo, SD 57720
(605) 375-3241
Buffalo, SD 57720
(605) 375-3241
Grades: K-8
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Harding County, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in Harding County, SD include Harding County High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Harding County?
1 public high schools are located in Harding County.
What is the racial composition of students in Harding County?
Harding County public high schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).
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