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Howard
A city of 848 people in South Dakota
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City in South Dakota, United States848Population
1 sq miArea
1,575 ftElevation
Howard is a city in Miner County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 848 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat and most populous city in Miner County.
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ZIP code57349
Area code605
Schools in Howard
All Howard schools →A−
School Grade A-
The public schools Howard’s kids attend outperform 79% of South Dakota’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
DistrictHoward School District 48-3Schools3
Howard Elementary - 02 B-Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 158 students
Howard Jr. High - 05 B+Middle · Grades 6–8 · 75 students
Howard High School - 01 AHigh · Grades 9–12 · 96 students
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within SD. Ratings are from neighbors.
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