Jones County High School - 01

Jones County High School - 01 is a public high school located in Murdo, South Dakota, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 54 students. The school is part of the Jones County School District 37-3, which is ranked 28 out of 147 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's performance has been quite variable over the years, ranging from a high ranking of 3rd out of 133 schools in 2014-2015 to a low of 115th out of 166 schools in 2024-2025. While the school has seen periods of strong performance, including a 5-star rating in 2014-2015 and 2020-2021, it has also experienced a decline, dropping to a 1-star rating in 2023-2024. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with male students performing exceptionally well in the past but declining in recent years, and female students, Native American students, students with special education needs, and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds consistently underperforming.

Despite the variability in academic performance, Jones County High School - 01 has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 84% to 90.9% in recent years, and a low dropout rate, ranging from 1.8% to 2.8%. The school's performance on Smarter Balanced Assessments has been mixed, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Science significantly lower than the state averages, but its proficiency rate in Mathematics higher than the state average. The school appears to have adequate funding and resources, with a relatively high per-student spending and a low student-teacher ratio.