Jones County High School - 01

404 Jackson Ave
Murdo, SD 57559
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 51 students in grades 9-12, Jones County High School - 01 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 51 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in SD)
  • : Top 30%
  • : ≥50% (Top 30%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Jones County High School - 01 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Jones County High School - 01's student population of 51 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
51 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Jones County High School - 01 ranks within the top 30% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jones County High School - 01 is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SD)
#186 out of 636 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Jones County High School - 01, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥50%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Jones County High School - 01 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥50%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jones County High School - 01 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥50%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Jones County High School - 01 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
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American Indian
6%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Jones County High School - 01 and percentage of American Indian public school students in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
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Black
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Jones County High School - 01 and the percentage of Black public school students in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
80%
68%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Jones County High School - 01 and the percentage of White public school students in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Jones County High School - 01 and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Jones County High School - 01.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Dakota.
0.35
This chart displays the diversity score of Jones County High School - 01 and the public school average diversity score of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥50%
82%
This chart displays graduation rate of Jones County High School - 01 and public school graduation rate of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Jones County High School - 01 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Jones County High School - 01 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jones County High School - 01's ranking?
Jones County High School - 01 is ranked #186 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jones County High School - 01?
The graduation rate of Jones County High School - 01 is 50%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Jones County High School - 01?
51 students attend Jones County High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Jones County High School - 01 students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jones County High School - 01?
Jones County High School - 01 has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Jones County High School - 01 offer ?
Jones County High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jones County High School - 01 part of?
Jones County High School - 01 is part of Jones County School District 37-3.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 51 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : ≥50% (Top 30%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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