Howard School District 48-3

The Howard School District 48-3 in South Dakota is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district is highly ranked, coming in at 13th out of 126 districts in the state and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The standout schools in the district are Howard High School - 01, which is ranked 1st out of 141 high schools in South Dakota and boasts a 96.1% four-year graduation rate, and Howard Elementary - 02, which is ranked 28th out of 201 elementary schools in the state and consistently performs well on standardized assessments. The district's schools also have relatively low chronic absenteeism rates and free/reduced lunch rates, indicating a focus on student success.

While the majority of the district's schools are performing exceptionally well, there are some areas for improvement. Howard Junior High - 05 has seen a decline in its ranking and test scores in recent years, suggesting a need for closer examination and potential improvement strategies. Additionally, the smallest school in the district, Shannon Colony Elementary - 08, faces unique challenges with its limited resources and opportunities, as evidenced by its lower test scores compared to the district and state averages.