Best Schools in Hughes County, SD
Hughes County, SD has 13 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 3,344 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Hughes County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Hughes County, SD
The top high schools in Hughes County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Highmore High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highmore-harrold 34-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 57 Students
2. Sully Buttes High School - 07
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Agar-blunt-onida School District 58-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 75 Students
3. T F Riggs High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pierre School District 32-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 842 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hughes County, SD
The top middle schools in Hughes County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sully Buttes Middle School - 06
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Agar-blunt-onida School District 58-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 54 Students
2. Highmore Jr. High - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highmore-harrold 34-2 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 35 Students
3. Georgia Morse Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pierre School District 32-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 684 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hughes County, SD
The top elementary schools in Hughes County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Buchanan Elementary - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pierre School District 32-2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 418 Students
2. Onida Elementary - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Agar-blunt-onida School District 58-3 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 69 Students
3. Kennedy Elementary - 08
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pierre School District 32-2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 388 Students
4. Jefferson Elementary - 06
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pierre School District 32-2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 430 Students
5. Highmore Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highmore-harrold 34-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 130 Students
6. Blunt Elementary - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Agar-blunt-onida School District 58-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 33 Students
7. Pierre Indian Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pierre Indian Learning Center • Public • Grades 1 - 8 • 129 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.
Questions About Schools in Hughes County, SD
How many schools are in Hughes County, SD?
Hughes County, SD has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 3,344 students in total.
How do schools in Hughes County perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Hughes County score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Hughes County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hughes County?
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: 46%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Hughes County
School districts (1)
- Pierre School District 32-2 (5 schools)