For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 51 students in Jones County, SD.
The top ranked public high school in Jones County, SD is Jones County High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jones County, SD public high school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Jones County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public high schools.
Jones County, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jones County High School - 01, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Jones County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jones County High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
404 Jackson Ave
Murdo, SD 57559
(605) 669-2258
Murdo, SD 57559
(605) 669-2258
Grades: 9-12
| 51 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Jones County, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in Jones County, SD include Jones County High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Jones County?
1 public high schools are located in Jones County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jones County?
Jones County public high schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).
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