Enrollment
49
High
DISTRICT 60 · STATE 225
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·JONES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 37-3·NCES 461958000803
Jones County High School - 01
404 Jackson Ave, Murdo, SD 57559 · (605) 669-2258 · Jones County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL49 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
7.4:1
7 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 9.2:1 · STATE 20.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
49%
24 students
DISTRICT 55% · STATE 42%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 11 | 22% |
| Grade 10 | 12 | 24% |
| Grade 11 | 14 | 29% |
| Grade 12 | 12 | 24% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Jones County School District 37-3. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
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Among high schools| Measure | This school | In South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 49 | #134 of 173 |
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4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
49
+2 (+4%) vs 2020
-32% since 1990-91, when it was 72
Student : Teacher
7.4:1
was 7.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 49 | 6.6 | 7.4:1 | 49% (24) |
| 2023-24 | 54 | 6.3 | 8.5:1 | 35% (19) |
| 2022-23 | 51 | 5.7 | 8.9:1 | 27% (14) |
| 2020-21 | 47 | 6 | 7.8:1 | 26% (12) |
| 2017-18 | 41 | 6.7 | 6.2:1 | 41% (17) |
| 2015-16 | 45 | 6 | 7.5:1 | 44% (20) |
| 2010-11 | 52 | 7 | 7.4:1 | 58% (30) |
| 2000-01 | 85 | 8 | 10.6:1 | 0% (0) |
| 1990-91 | 72 | 9 | 8.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Jones County High School - 01.
Since 2017-18: students up 20% (41 to 49); teachers unchanged (6.7 to 6.6).
About Jones County High School - 01
Jones County High School - 01 is a high school in Murdo, South Dakota, and it is part of Jones County School District 37-3. The latest federal count shows 49 students in grades 9 through 12. Against the 225-student average for high schools in South Dakota, enrollment here is 78% lower.
Jones County School District 37-3 includes 3 schools. Together they enroll 180 students.
Jones County High School - 01's enrollment is 84% White. It is also 8% multiracial and 8% Native American. For comparison, Jones County is about 80% White.
The ratio of students to teachers is 7.4:1, with 6.6 full-time-equivalent teachers on staff. The school has fewer students per teacher than the 20.6:1 average for high schools in South Dakota. About 49% of students, or 24, qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
Jones County has about 1,004 residents, and the median household income is $65,119, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 27% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 14%. In all, Jones County has 3 public schools and roughly 180 students.
The next-closest public school is Jones County Middle School - 04, less than a tenth of a mile away. Jones County High School - 01 is one of several public schools in the area, with 2 others within five miles.
NCES assigns Jones County High School - 01 the locale Rural: Remote, meaning in rural territory far from an urban area.
Enrollment has grown by 2 students since 2020-21, to 49.
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Jones County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,004
Census ACS
Median income
$65,119
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
27%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
14%
Below federal line
Schools in county
3
180 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Jones County School District 37-3
- Jones County Elementary - 02Elementary · 74 students
- Jones County Middle School - 04Middle · 57 students
Other schools in Murdo
- Jones County Elementary - 02Elementary · 74 students
- Jones County Middle School - 04Middle · 57 students
Other Jones County High schools
One other US public school is named Jones County High. Jones County High School - 01 is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- Jones County High SchoolGray, GA · 1,614 students
Nearby schools
- Jones County Middle School - 040.0 mi · 57
- Jones County Elementary - 020.1 mi · 74
- White River Middle School - 0422.1 mi · 93
- White River Elementary - 0222.2 mi · 172
- White River High School - 0122.2 mi · 112
- Midland Elementary - 1125.9 mi · 6
Frequently asked questions
About Jones County High School - 01What is the total enrollment at Jones County High School - 01?
Jones County High School - 01 enrolls approximately 49 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Jones County High School - 01 serve?
Jones County High School - 01 serves grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at Jones County High School - 01?
Approximately 7.4:1 students per teacher at Jones County High School - 01.
How diverse is Jones County High School - 01?
Jones County High School - 01 reports a student body of 84% White, 8% Two or more.
What district is Jones County High School - 01 in?
Jones County High School - 01 is part of Jones County School District 37-3.
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