Best Schools in Hughes County, SD
Hughes County, SD has a total of 15 schools including 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools. A total of 3,482 students attend Hughes County, SD schools. On average, schools in Hughes County score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Hughes County exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Hughes County, SD
Hughes County, SD has 4 high schools with 1,021 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 Hughes County score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Hughes County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Hendricks Senior High
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Hendricks Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 47 Students
2. Highmore High School - 01
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Highmore-harrold 34-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 57 Students
3. T F Riggs High School - 01
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Pierre School District 32-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 842 Students
4. Sully Buttes High School - 07
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Agar-blunt-onida School District 58-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 75 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hughes County, SD
Hughes County, SD has 4 middle schools with 835 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 Hughes County score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Hughes County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Highmore Jr. High - 03
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Highmore-harrold 34-2 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 35 Students
2. Georgia Morse Middle School - 02
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Pierre School District 32-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 684 Students
3. Browns Valley Middle
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Browns Valley Public School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 1 • 62 Students
4. Sully Buttes Middle School - 06
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Agar-blunt-onida School District 58-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 54 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hughes County, SD
Hughes County, SD has 7 elementary schools with 1,626 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 Hughes County score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Hughes County meet expectations.
1. Hendricks Elementary
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Hendricks Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 98 Students
2. Buchanan Elementary - 03
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Pierre School District 32-2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 418 Students
3. Jefferson Elementary - 06
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Pierre School District 32-2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 430 Students
4. Highmore Elementary - 02
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Highmore-harrold 34-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 130 Students
5. Kennedy Elementary - 08
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Pierre School District 32-2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 388 Students
6. Pierre Indian Learning Center
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Pierre Indian Learning Center • Public • Grades 1 - 8 • 129 Students
7. Blunt Elementary - 03
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Agar-blunt-onida School District 58-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 33 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hughes County, SD
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hughes County, SD has a total population of 17,765 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hughes 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 Hughes County, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.67 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.55 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.12 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hughes County, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hughes 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 Hughes County, SD Internet Health Assessment.
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