Best Schools in Hayward, SD
Hayward, SD has a total of 10 schools including 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 2 elementary schools. A total of 2,792 students attend Hayward, SD schools. On average, schools in Hayward score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Hayward don't meet expectations.
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
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Custer School District 16-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 284 Students
2. Newcastle High School
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Weston County School District #1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 224 Students
3. Hot Springs High School - 01
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Hot Springs School District 23-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 255 Students
4. Rapid City High School - 45
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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
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Weston County School District #1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 178 Students
2. Custer Jr. High - 05
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Custer School District 16-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 101 Students
3. East Middle School - 30
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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
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Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 581 Students
2. Red Shirt School - 04
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Oglala Lakota County 65-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 43 Students
3. Newcastle Elementary K-2
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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
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 Hayward, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.32 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.85 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Hayward, SD Internet Health Assessment.
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