Best High Schools in Hamlin County, SD

Hamlin County, SD has 8 high schools with 2,020 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Hamlin County score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Hamlin County exceed expectations.

1. Henry High School - 01

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Henry School District 14-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 57 Students

2. Watertown High School - 01

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1220 Students

3. Castlewood High School - 01

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Castlewood School District 28-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 91 Students

4. Arlington High School - 01

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Arlington School District 38-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 88 Students

5. Deuel High School - 01

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Deuel School District 19-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 160 Students

6. Hamlin High School - 01

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hamlin School District 28-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 233 Students

7. Estelline High School - 01

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Estelline School District 28-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 79 Students

8. Waverly-south Shore High School - 01

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Waverly School District 14-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 92 Students

Best Middle Schools in Hamlin County, SD

Hamlin County, SD has 9 middle schools with 1,202 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Hamlin County score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Hamlin County underperform expectations.

1. Watertown Middle School - 02

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 600 Students

2. Estelline Middle School - 03

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Estelline School District 28-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 62 Students

3. Hamlin Middle School - 02

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Hamlin School District 28-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 186 Students

4. Clear Lake Middle School - 04

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Deuel School District 19-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 125 Students

5. Castlewood Middle School - 03

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Castlewood School District 28-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 75 Students

6. Waverly-south Shore Middle School - 03

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Waverly School District 14-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 57 Students

7. Arlington Jr. High - 03

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Arlington School District 38-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 38 Students

8. Henry Middle School - 03

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Henry School District 14-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 45 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Hamlin County, SD

Hamlin County, SD has 9 elementary schools with 1,470 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Hamlin County score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Hamlin County exceed expectations.

1. Henry Elementary - 02

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Henry School District 14-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 93 Students

2. Castlewood Elementary - 02

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Castlewood School District 28-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 154 Students

3. Clear Lake Elementary - 02

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Deuel School District 19-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 259 Students

4. Hendricks Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hendricks Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 98 Students

5. Hamlin Elementary - 09

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hamlin School District 28-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 451 Students

6. Arlington Elementary - 02

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Arlington School District 38-1 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 155 Students

7. Estelline Elementary - 02

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Estelline School District 28-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 133 Students

8. Waverly-south Shore Elementary - 02

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Waverly School District 14-5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 122 Students

9. Claremont Colony Elementary - 04

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Castlewood School District 28-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 14 Students

10. Poinsett Colony Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Poinsett Colony Elementary School • Private • Grades KG - 4 • 5 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Hamlin County, SD

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Hamlin County, SD has a total population of 6,164 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Hamlin County, SD

4,692

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

24%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Hamlin County, SD.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A

10.67 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

2.91 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A+

7.76 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hamlin County, SD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hamlin County, SD.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

56 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Hamlin County, SD Internet Health Assessment.

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