Best Schools in Highmore, SD
Highmore, SD has 9 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 945 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Highmore greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Highmore, SD
The top high schools in Highmore, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Highmore High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highmore-harrold 34-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 57 Students
2. Faulkton High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 77 Students
3. Miller High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Miller 29-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 133 Students
Best Middle Schools in Highmore, SD
The top middle schools in Highmore, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Miller Jr. High - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Miller 29-4 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 61 Students
2. Faulkton Middle School - 08
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 57 Students
3. Highmore Jr. High - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highmore-harrold 34-2 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 35 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Highmore, SD
The top elementary schools in Highmore, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Faulkton Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 162 Students
2. Miller Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Miller 29-4 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 233 Students
3. Highmore Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highmore-harrold 34-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 130 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Highmore, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Highmore, SD has a total population of 875 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Highmore, 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 Highmore, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.40 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
16.05 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.36 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Highmore, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Highmore, 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 Highmore, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Highmore, SD
How many schools are in Highmore, SD?
Highmore, SD has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 945 students in total.
How do schools in Highmore perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Highmore score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Highmore greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Highmore?
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: 57%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Highmore
3 of 3 schools in Highmore carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 1C: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Highmore. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.