Highmore-Harrold School District 34-2

Located at 415 Iowa Ave S in Highmore, South Dakota, the Highmore-Harrold School District 34-2 operates as an active, traditional public school district serving its surrounding rural remote community. Operating three facilities across its jurisdiction, the district delivers a complete academic pipeline spanning from pre-kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. As an independent public district operating outside of a supervisory union or charter network, it serves as a central educational institution within South Dakota's 46th congressional district and state legislative district 46024. Community members, families, and researchers can contact the district administration directly at (605) 852-2275 or explore their online resources at http://www.highmore-harrold.k12.sd.us.

In the 2024–2025 academic context, the district maintains a total enrollment of 229 students, comprising 121 female and 108 male learners. The student body reflects a diverse local population, including 182 White, 34 American Indian, 8 Hispanic, 3 multiracial, and 2 Asian students distributed across all primary and secondary grade levels. To support learning and facility operations, Highmore-Harrold School District 34-2 employs a total staff footprint of 82.04 full-time equivalent (FTE) personnel. This team is anchored by 46.48 FTE teachers, 7.0 FTE instructional aides, and 28.56 FTE support staff members, providing a robust staff-to-student presence tailored to its geographic setting.