Best Public Schools in Buffalo, SD


Summary:

The city of Buffalo, South Dakota is home to 3 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Harding County School District 31-1. The standout schools in this district are Harding County Middle School - 03, which has consistently ranked among the top 25% of South Dakota middle schools, and Harding County High School - 01, which has also been a top performer, ranking in the top 25% of South Dakota high schools for the past 2 years.

Harding County Middle School - 03 boasts strong academic performance, with English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency rates significantly higher than the state averages, particularly in the 7th grade. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 16.2, which may contribute to its success. In contrast, Harding County High School - 01 struggles with Mathematics proficiency, with only 20% of 11th graders proficient or better, compared to the state average of 35.56%.

Across the district, the free/reduced lunch rates range from 25% at Harding County High School - 01 to 29.35% at Buffalo Elementary - 02, indicating a relatively high proportion of economically disadvantaged students. Additionally, chronic absenteeism rates are a concern, particularly at the middle school and high school levels, which may impact student learning and achievement.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Dakota Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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