Best Schools in Hayward, SD
Hayward, SD has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 3,556 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Hayward meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Hayward, SD
The top high schools in Hayward, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Custer High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Custer School District 16-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 284 Students
2. Central High School - 41
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1768 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hayward, SD
The top middle schools in Hayward, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Custer Jr. High - 05
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Custer School District 16-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 101 Students
2. East Middle School - 30
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 600 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hayward, SD
The top elementary schools in Hayward, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hermosa Elementary - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Custer School District 16-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 222 Students
2. Valley View Elementary - 13
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 581 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.
Questions About Schools in Hayward, SD
How many schools are in Hayward, SD?
Hayward, SD has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 3,556 students in total.
How do schools in Hayward perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Hayward score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Hayward meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hayward?
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: 43%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations