Best Schools in Hand County, SD
Hand County, SD has a total of 23 schools including 8 high schools, 7 middle schools and 7 elementary schools. A total of 2,243 students attend Hand County, SD schools. On average, schools in Hand County score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Hand County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Hand County, SD
Hand County, SD has 8 high schools with 659 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 Hand County score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Hand County exceed expectations.
1. Hendricks Senior High
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Hendricks Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 47 Students
2. Faulkton High School - 01
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Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 77 Students
3. Hitchcock-tulare High School - 01
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Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 56 Students
4. Wolsey Wessington High School - 01
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Wolsey Wessington School District 02-6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 110 Students
5. Miller High School - 01
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Miller 29-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 133 Students
6. Redfield High School - 01
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Redfield School District 56-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 162 Students
7. Lismore Colony Senior High School
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Clinton-graceville-beardsley • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 6 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hand County, SD
Hand County, SD has 7 middle schools with 433 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 Hand County score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Hand County don't meet expectations.
1. Hitchcock-tulare Jr. High School - 02
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Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 26 Students
2. Browns Valley Middle
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Browns Valley Public School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 1 • 62 Students
3. Faulkton Middle School - 08
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Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 57 Students
4. Miller Jr. High - 04
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Miller 29-4 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 61 Students
5. Redfield Middle School - 02
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Redfield School District 56-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 114 Students
6. Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03
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Wolsey Wessington School District 02-6 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 83 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hand County, SD
Hand County, SD has 7 elementary schools with 1,151 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 Hand County score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Hand County meet expectations.
1. Miller Elementary - 02
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Miller 29-4 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 233 Students
2. Hendricks Elementary
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Hendricks Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 98 Students
3. Faulkton Elementary - 02
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Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 162 Students
4. Browns Valley Elementary
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Browns Valley Public School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 118 Students
5. Hitchcock-tulare Elementary - 05
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Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 104 Students
6. Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02
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Wolsey Wessington School District 02-6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 166 Students
7. Redfield Elementary - 03
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Redfield School District 56-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 270 Students
8. Millerdale Colony Elementary - 11
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Miller 29-4 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 30 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hand County, SD
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hand County, SD has a total population of 3,145 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hand 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 Hand County, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.52 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.21 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.31 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hand County, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hand 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 Hand County, SD Internet Health Assessment.
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