Best Schools in Hamlin County, SD
Hamlin County, SD has 28 public schools (8 high, 9 middle, 11 elementary) serving 5,588 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Hamlin County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Hamlin County, SD
The top high schools in Hamlin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Arlington High School - 01
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlington School District 38-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 88 Students
2. Hamlin High School - 01
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Hamlin School District 28-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 233 Students
3. Castlewood High School - 01
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Castlewood School District 28-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 91 Students
4. Deuel High School - 01
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Deuel School District 19-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 160 Students
5. Watertown High School - 01
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Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1220 Students
6. Waverly-south Shore High School - 01
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Waverly School District 14-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 92 Students
7. Estelline High School - 01
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Estelline School District 28-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 79 Students
8. Henry High School - 01
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Henry School District 14-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 57 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hamlin County, SD
The top middle schools in Hamlin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Arlington Jr. High - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlington School District 38-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 38 Students
2. Clear Lake Middle School - 04
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Deuel School District 19-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 125 Students
3. Watertown Intermediate School - 13
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Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 548 Students
4. Watertown Middle School - 02
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Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 600 Students
5. Hamlin Middle School - 02
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Hamlin School District 28-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 186 Students
6. Waverly-south Shore Middle School - 03
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Waverly School District 14-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 57 Students
7. Castlewood Middle School - 03
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Castlewood School District 28-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 75 Students
8. Estelline Middle School - 03
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Estelline School District 28-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 62 Students
9. Henry Middle School - 03
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Henry School District 14-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 45 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hamlin County, SD
The top elementary schools in Hamlin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Arlington Elementary - 02
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Projected Test Scores
Arlington School District 38-1 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 155 Students
2. Castlewood Elementary - 02
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Castlewood School District 28-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 154 Students
3. Hamlin Elementary - 09
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Hamlin School District 28-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 451 Students
4. Estelline Elementary - 02
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Estelline School District 28-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 133 Students
5. Clear Lake Elementary - 02
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Deuel School District 19-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 259 Students
6. Mellette Elementary - 07
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Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 212 Students
7. Waverly-south Shore Elementary - 02
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Waverly School District 14-5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 122 Students
8. Henry Elementary - 02
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Henry School District 14-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 93 Students
9. Claremont Colony Elementary - 04
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Castlewood School District 28-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 14 Students
10. Mckinley Elementary - 06
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Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 234 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
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
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
10.67 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.91 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Hamlin County, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Hamlin County, SD
How many schools are in Hamlin County, SD?
Hamlin County, SD has 28 public schools: 8 high schools, 9 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 5,588 students in total.
How do schools in Hamlin County perform on state tests?
On average, 28 schools in Hamlin County score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Hamlin County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hamlin County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Hamlin County
School districts (3)
- Castlewood School District 28-1 (4 schools)
- Estelline School District 28-2 (3 schools)
- Hamlin School District 28-3 (3 schools)