For the 2026 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 (2026)
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 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
101 Chieftain Road
Stephan, SD 57346
(605) 852-2455
Stephan, SD 57346
(605) 852-2455
Gr: 6-12 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 80:1
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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