Best High Schools in Hayward, SD

Hayward, SD has 4 high schools with 1,119 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 Hayward score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Hayward don't meet expectations.

1. Custer High School - 01

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Custer School District 16-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 284 Students

2. Newcastle High School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Weston County School District #1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 224 Students

3. Hot Springs High School - 01

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Hot Springs School District 23-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 255 Students

4. Rapid City High School - 45

F

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 356 Students

Best Middle Schools in Hayward, SD

Hayward, SD has 4 middle schools with 922 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 Hayward score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Hayward don't meet expectations.

1. Newcastle Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Weston County School District #1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 178 Students

2. Custer Jr. High - 05

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Custer School District 16-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 101 Students

3. East Middle School - 30

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 600 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Hayward, SD

Hayward, SD has 2 elementary schools with 751 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 Hayward score 20% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Hayward underperform expectations.

1. Valley View Elementary - 13

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 581 Students

2. Red Shirt School - 04

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Oglala Lakota County 65-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 43 Students

3. Newcastle Elementary K-2

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Weston County School District #1 • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 170 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Hayward, SD

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Hayward, SD has a total population of 84 with 13% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Hayward, SD

2,792

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

31%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Hayward, SD.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B-

8.32 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

1.85 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

6.47 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hayward, SD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hayward, SD.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,832 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

36 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Hayward, SD Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Hayward, SD

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  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Fairburn, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Keystone, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Rapid Valley, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Red Shirt, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Box Elder, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations