For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 277 students in Hyde County, SD.
The top ranked public middle school in Hyde County, SD is Highmore Jr. High - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hyde County, SD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Hyde County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hyde County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highmore Jr. High - 03
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
415 Iowa Ave S
Highmore, SD 57345
(605) 852-2275
Highmore, SD 57345
(605) 852-2275
Gr: 7-8 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
101 Chieftain Road
Stephan, SD 57346
(605) 852-2455
Stephan, SD 57346
(605) 852-2455
Gr: 6-12 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
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School
Location
Quick Facts
415 Iowa Ave S
Highmore, SD 57345
(605) 852-2276
Highmore, SD 57345
(605) 852-2276
Gr: PK-6 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Hyde County, SD?
The top ranked public middle schools in Hyde County, SD include Highmore Jr. High - 03.
How many public middle schools are located in Hyde County?
2 public middle schools are located in Hyde County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hyde County?
Hyde County public middle schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).
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