B
Good
73/100

Harding County High School - 01

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 12474 Tipperary St, Buffalo, SD 57720
Overall
B
73/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
Reading 70% · Math 30% proficient · 46th percentile in South Dakota
Graduation
B+
90% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against South Dakota schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

73
Repit Score
out of 100
62
Students
enrolled
8.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%46/100reading 53rd percentile, math 40th percentile among South Dakota high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%70/10090% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in South Dakota. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency70% (+16 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency30% (−13 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate90% (+9 pts vs. state avg 81%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

School Information

Address 12474 Tipperary St
City Buffalo
ZIP Code 57720
District 4609300
NCES School ID 460930000088
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 57720

Understanding the community around Harding County High School - 01 helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $72,031
Per Capita Income $49,147
Poverty Rate 4.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 30.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.5%
High School or Higher 94.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $133,300
Median Rent $533
Owner-Occupied 73.3%
Renter-Occupied 26.7%
View full data for ZIP 57720 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Harding County High School - 01.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.0%
Female 50.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 96.8%
Two or More Races 3.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 62
Teachers (FTE) 7.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 8.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Harding County High School - 01?
Harding County High School - 01 has a Repit School Score of 73 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Harding County High School - 01?
Harding County High School - 01 has 62 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.3:1.
What grades does Harding County High School - 01 serve?
Harding County High School - 01 serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Harding County High School - 01 receive per student?
Harding County High School - 01 receives $19,801 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Harding County High School - 01 in 57720 ▼
Avg Home Value
$204,867
Avg Monthly Rent
$855
1-Year Change
+17.7%
% Renters
26.7%

Other Schools in 57720

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026