Best Schools in Harding County, SD
Harding County, SD has 5 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 224 students. On average they score 60% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in Harding County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Harding County, SD
The top high schools in Harding County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Harding County High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harding County School District 31-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 56 Students
Best Middle Schools in Harding County, SD
The top middle schools in Harding County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Harding County Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harding County School District 31-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 60 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Harding County, SD
The top elementary schools in Harding County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Buffalo Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harding County School District 31-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 92 Students
2. Camp Crook Elementary - 08
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harding County School District 31-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 8 Students
3. Ludlow Elementary - 06
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harding County School District 31-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 8 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Harding County, SD
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Harding County, SD has a total population of 1,311 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Harding County, SD
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Harding County, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.98 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.48 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.50 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Harding County, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Harding County, SD.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Harding County, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Harding County, SD
How many schools are in Harding County, SD?
Harding County, SD has 5 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 224 students in total.
How do schools in Harding County perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Harding County score 60% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Harding County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Harding County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Harding County
School districts (1)
- Harding County School District 31-1 (5 schools)