For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 69 students in Harding County, SD.
The top ranked public middle schools in Harding County, SD are Harding County Middle School - 03, Camp Crook Elementary - 08 and Ludlow Elementary - 06. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harding County, SD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Harding County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 38% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Harding County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harding County Middle School - 03
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12474 Tipperary St
Buffalo, SD 57720
(605) 375-3241
Buffalo, SD 57720
(605) 375-3241
Grades: 6-8
| 50 students
Rank: #22.
Camp Crook Elementary - 08
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Main St
Buffalo, SD 57720
(605) 375-3241
Buffalo, SD 57720
(605) 375-3241
Grades: K-8
| 8 students
Rank: #33.
Ludlow Elementary - 06
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 Ludlow Rd
Buffalo, SD 57720
(605) 375-3241
Buffalo, SD 57720
(605) 375-3241
Grades: K-8
| 11 students
Harding County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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 middle schools in Harding County, SD?
The top ranked public middle schools in Harding County, SD include Harding County Middle School - 03, Camp Crook Elementary - 08 and Ludlow Elementary - 06.
How many public middle schools are located in Harding County, SD?
3 public middle schools are located in Harding County, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in Harding County, SD?
Harding County, SD public middle schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 38% (majority American Indian).
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