For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 922 students in Custer County, SD.
The top ranked public schools in Custer County, SD are Custer High School - 01, Custer Jr. High - 05 and Custer Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Custer County, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Custer County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Custer County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Custer High School - 01
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1645 Wildcat Ln
Custer, SD 57730
(605) 673-4473
Custer, SD 57730
(605) 673-4473
Grades: 9-12
| 302 students
Rank: #22.
Custer Jr. High - 05
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1645 Wildcat Ln
Custer, SD 57730
(605) 673-4473
Custer, SD 57730
(605) 673-4473
Grades: 7-8
| 83 students
Rank: #33.
Custer Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1415 Wildcat Ln
Custer, SD 57730
(605) 673-4483
Custer, SD 57730
(605) 673-4483
Grades: K-6
| 304 students
Rank: #44.
Hermosa Elementary - 04
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11 4th St
Hermosa, SD 57744
(605) 255-4345
Hermosa, SD 57744
(605) 255-4345
Grades: K-8
| 233 students
Custer County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
110 Linn St
Fairburn, SD 57738
(605) 255-4345
Fairburn, SD 57738
(605) 255-4345
Grades: K-8
| 12 students
15942 Lower Spring Creek Rd
Hermosa, SD 57744
(605) 255-4345
Hermosa, SD 57744
(605) 255-4345
Grades: K-8
| 7 students
Star Evergreen High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
12279 Brady Dr
Custer, SD 57730
(605) 673-2521
Custer, SD 57730
(605) 673-2521
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Star Evergreen Junior High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
12279 Brady Dr
Custer, SD 57730
(605) 673-2521
Custer, SD 57730
(605) 673-2521
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Custer County, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Custer County, SD include Custer High School - 01, Custer Jr. High - 05 and Custer Elementary - 02.
How many public schools are located in Custer County, SD?
4 public schools are located in Custer County, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in Custer County, SD?
Custer County, SD public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 31% (majority American Indian).
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