For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 183 students in Murdo, SD.
The top-ranked public schools in Murdo, SD are Jones County Middle School - 04, Jones County Elementary - 02 and Jones County High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Murdo, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Murdo have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Murdo, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jones County Middle School - 04
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
404 Jackson Ave
Murdo, SD 57559
(605) 669-2258
Murdo, SD 57559
(605) 669-2258
Gr: 5-8 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Jones County Elementary - 02
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
305 Jefferson Ave
Murdo, SD 57559
(605) 669-2297
Murdo, SD 57559
(605) 669-2297
Gr: K-4 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Jones County High School - 01
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
404 Jackson Ave
Murdo, SD 57559
(605) 669-2258
Murdo, SD 57559
(605) 669-2258
Gr: 9-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Murdo, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in Murdo, SD include Jones County Middle School - 04, Jones County Elementary - 02 and Jones County High School - 01.
How many public schools are located in Murdo?
3 public schools are located in Murdo.
What is the racial composition of students in Murdo?
Murdo public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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