Best Schools in Hand County, SD
Hand County, SD has 17 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 6 elementary) serving 1,912 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Hand County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Hand County, SD
The top high schools in Hand County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Redfield High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Redfield School District 56-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 162 Students
2. Wolsey Wessington High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wolsey Wessington School District 02-6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 110 Students
3. Faulkton High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 77 Students
4. Miller High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Miller 29-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 133 Students
5. Hitchcock-tulare High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 56 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hand County, SD
The top middle schools in Hand County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Miller Jr. High - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Miller 29-4 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 61 Students
2. Faulkton Middle School - 08
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 57 Students
3. Hitchcock-tulare Jr. High School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 26 Students
4. Redfield Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Redfield School District 56-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 114 Students
5. Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wolsey Wessington School District 02-6 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 83 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hand County, SD
The top elementary schools in Hand County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Faulkton Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 162 Students
2. Hitchcock-tulare Elementary - 05
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 104 Students
3. Miller Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Miller 29-4 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 233 Students
4. Redfield Elementary - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Redfield School District 56-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 270 Students
5. Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wolsey Wessington School District 02-6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 166 Students
6. Millerdale Colony Elementary - 11
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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.
Questions About Schools in Hand County, SD
How many schools are in Hand County, SD?
Hand County, SD has 17 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 1,912 students in total.
How do schools in Hand County perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Hand County score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Hand County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hand 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: 57%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Hand County
School districts (1)
- Miller 29-4 (4 schools)