Best Schools in Hanson County, SD
Hanson County, SD has 24 public schools (9 high, 4 middle, 11 elementary) serving 2,603 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in Hanson County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Hanson County, SD
The top high schools in Hanson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Howard High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Howard School District 48-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 110 Students
2. Parkston High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Parkston School District 33-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 122 Students
3. Hanson High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Hanson School District 30-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 131 Students
4. Ethan High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Ethan School District 17-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 87 Students
5. Mitchell High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Mitchell School District 17-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 896 Students
6. Bridgewater-emery High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Bridgewater-emery 30-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 100 Students
7. Mccook Central High School - 01
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Mccook Central School District 43-7 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 128 Students
8. Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07
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Projected Test Scores
Hanson School District 30-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 6 Students
9. Abbott House High School - 07
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Projected Test Scores
Mitchell School District 17-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 27 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hanson County, SD
The top middle schools in Hanson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hanson Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hanson School District 30-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 87 Students
2. Howard Jr. High - 05
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Projected Test Scores
Howard School District 48-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 79 Students
3. Ethan Jr. High - 03
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Projected Test Scores
Ethan School District 17-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 44 Students
4. Bridgewater-emery Middle School - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bridgewater-emery 30-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 71 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hanson County, SD
The top elementary schools in Hanson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rockport Colony Elementary- 10
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mitchell School District 17-2 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 12 Students
2. Howard Elementary - 02
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Howard School District 48-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 129 Students
3. Hanson Elementary - 06
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Hanson School District 30-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 135 Students
4. Ethan Elementary - 02
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Projected Test Scores
Ethan School District 17-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 152 Students
5. Bridgewater-emery Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Bridgewater-emery 30-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 162 Students
6. Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11
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Mitchell School District 17-2 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 25 Students
7. Goldenview Colony School - 04
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Mccook Central School District 43-7 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 26 Students
8. Oaklane Colony Elementary - 05
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Hanson School District 30-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 31 Students
9. New Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 08
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Parkston School District 33-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 22 Students
10. Abbott House Elementary - 06
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Projected Test Scores
Mitchell School District 17-2 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 15 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hanson County, SD
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hanson County, SD has a total population of 3,461 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hanson 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 Hanson County, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.35 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.77 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.57 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hanson County, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hanson 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 Hanson County, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Hanson County, SD
How many schools are in Hanson County, SD?
Hanson County, SD has 24 public schools: 9 high schools, 4 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 2,603 students in total.
How do schools in Hanson County perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in Hanson County score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Hanson County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hanson 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: 52%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Hanson County
School districts (1)
- Hanson School District 30-1 (6 schools)