For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 58 students in Harding County, SD.
The top ranked public middle school in Harding County, SD is Harding County Middle School - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harding County, SD public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Harding County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 0% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Harding County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harding County Middle School - 03
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12474 Tipperary St
Buffalo, SD 57720
(605) 375-3241
Buffalo, SD 57720
(605) 375-3241
Grades: 6-8
| 58 students
Harding County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Main St
Buffalo, SD 57720
(605) 375-3241
Buffalo, SD 57720
(605) 375-3241
Grades: K-8
| 8 students
1300 Ludlow Rd
Buffalo, SD 57720
(605) 375-3241
Buffalo, SD 57720
(605) 375-3241
Grades: K-8
| 8 students
Po Box 367
Buffalo, SD 57720
(605) 375-3241
Buffalo, SD 57720
(605) 375-3241
Grades: K-8
| 7 students
Po Box 367
Buffalo, SD 57720
(605) 375-3241
Buffalo, SD 57720
(605) 375-3241
Grades: K-8
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Harding County, SD?
The top ranked public middle schools in Harding County, SD include Harding County Middle School - 03.
How many public middle schools are located in Harding County?
1 public middle schools are located in Harding County.
What is the racial composition of students in Harding County?
Harding County public middle schools minority enrollment is 0% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).
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