For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 110 students in Miner County, SD.
The top ranked public high school in Miner County, SD is Howard High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Miner County, SD public high school have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Miner County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of South Dakota public high schools.
Miner County, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is equal to the South Dakota average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Howard 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 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Miner County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Howard High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
500 N Section Line
Howard, SD 57349
(605) 772-5515
Howard, SD 57349
(605) 772-5515
Grades: 9-12
| 110 students
Miner County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
141 Town Rd W
Carthage, SD 57323
(605) 772-4435
Carthage, SD 57323
(605) 772-4435
Grades: K-6
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Miner County, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in Miner County, SD include Howard High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Miner County?
1 public high schools are located in Miner County.
What is the racial composition of students in Miner County?
Miner County public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).
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