For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 482 students in Hyde County, SD.
The top ranked public schools in Hyde County, SD are Highmore Jr. High - 03 and Highmore High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hyde County, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Hyde County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Hyde County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highmore Jr. High - 03
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
415 Iowa Ave S
Highmore, SD 57345
(605) 852-2275
Highmore, SD 57345
(605) 852-2275
Grades: 7-8
| 43 students
Rank: #22.
Highmore High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
415 Iowa Ave S
Highmore, SD 57345
(605) 852-2275
Highmore, SD 57345
(605) 852-2275
Grades: 9-12
| 63 students
Rank: n/an/a
101 Chieftain Road
Stephan, SD 57346
(605) 852-2455
Stephan, SD 57346
(605) 852-2455
Grades: 6-12
| 234 students
Rank: n/an/a
103 Chieftain Road
Stephan, SD 57346
(605) 852-6360
Stephan, SD 57346
(605) 852-6360
Grades: K-5
| 142 students
Hyde County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
415 Iowa Ave S
Highmore, SD 57345
(605) 852-2276
Highmore, SD 57345
(605) 852-2276
Grades: PK-6
| 138 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hyde County, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Hyde County, SD include Highmore Jr. High - 03 and Highmore High School - 01.
How many public schools are located in Hyde County?
4 public schools are located in Hyde County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hyde County?
Hyde County public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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