Best Schools in Hartford, SD
Hartford, SD has 17 public schools (5 high, 6 middle, 6 elementary) serving 5,557 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in Hartford exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Hartford, SD
The top high schools in Hartford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lennox High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lennox School District 41-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 359 Students
2. West Central High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Central School District 49-7 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 403 Students
3. Tea Area High School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tea Area School District 41-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 610 Students
4. Tri-valley High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri-valley School District 49-6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 276 Students
5. Parker High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Parker School District 60-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 157 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hartford, SD
The top middle schools in Hartford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lennox Jr. High - 08
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lennox School District 41-4 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 189 Students
2. Lennox Intermediate - 09
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lennox School District 41-4 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 168 Students
3. Tea Area Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tea Area School District 41-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 563 Students
4. Tri-valley Intermediate School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri-valley School District 49-6 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 317 Students
5. West Central Middle School - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Central School District 49-7 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 303 Students
6. Parker Jr. High - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Parker School District 60-4 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 72 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hartford, SD
The top elementary schools in Hartford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lennox Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lennox School District 41-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 369 Students
2. Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tea Area School District 41-5 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 491 Students
3. West Central Hartford Elementary - 05
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Central School District 49-7 • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 281 Students
4. Tri-valley Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri-valley School District 49-6 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 352 Students
5. West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Central School District 49-7 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 385 Students
6. Parker Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Parker School District 60-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 262 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hartford, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hartford, SD has a total population of 4,911 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hartford, 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 Hartford, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.37 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.62 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.75 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hartford, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hartford, 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 Hartford, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Hartford, SD
How many schools are in Hartford, SD?
Hartford, SD has 17 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 5,557 students in total.
How do schools in Hartford perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Hartford score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in Hartford exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hartford?
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: 54%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 45%
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- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 50%
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- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 43%
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- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 50%
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- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Hartford
3 of 3 schools in Hartford carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2C: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Hartford. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.