For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 297 students in Hyde County, SD.
The top ranked public high school in Hyde County, SD is 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Hyde County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Hyde County, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Highmore High School - 01, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Hyde County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
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 high schools in Hyde County, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in Hyde County, SD include Highmore High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Hyde County?
2 public high schools are located in Hyde County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hyde County?
Hyde County public high schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).
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