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3 schools in Highmore

South Dakota · Public K-12

3 public K-12 schools operate inside Highmore, with combined enrollment of about 229 students (1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).

7-year change in Highmore

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
229
-17 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
80%
was 83%
% Hispanic
4%
was 2%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Highmore Elementary - 02ElementaryPK-06133
Highmore High School - 01High09-1262
Highmore Jr. High - 03Middle07-0834

About Highmore

Highmore, South Dakota is home to 3 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 229 students. By school count, it is a rural-scale city.

For a sense of the school types, the city is built around 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

Schools in Highmore average about 76 students each, 63% meaningfully below the South Dakota norm.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Highmore has shrank 7% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 246 students to 229. The White share of public-school enrollment decreased from 83% to 80%.

On this page, the community for Highmore discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Highmore, South Dakota?
There are 3 public K-12 schools in Highmore, with a combined enrollment of about 229.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Highmore?
Highmore has 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Highmore?
Highmore Elementary - 02 is the largest public school in Highmore by enrollment, with approximately 133 students.
What school districts serve Highmore?
Highmore public schools are operated by Highmore-Harrold School District 34-2.
What grade levels do public schools in Highmore cover?
Public schools in Highmore serve students from pre-K through grade 12.