Best Schools in Hutchinson County, SD
Hutchinson County, SD has 29 public schools (8 high, 7 middle, 13 elementary) serving 2,451 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Hutchinson County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Hutchinson County, SD
The top high schools in Hutchinson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Parkston High School - 01
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Parkston School District 33-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 122 Students
2. Ethan High School - 01
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Ethan School District 17-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 87 Students
3. Bridgewater-emery High School - 01
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Bridgewater-emery 30-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 100 Students
4. Menno High School - 01
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Menno School District 33-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 74 Students
5. Freeman High School - 01
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Freeman School District 33-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 92 Students
6. Scotland High School - 01
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Scotland School District 04-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 81 Students
7. Our Home
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Parkston School District 33-3 • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 24 Students
8. Tripp-delmont High School - 01
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Tripp-delmont School District 33-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 45 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hutchinson County, SD
The top middle schools in Hutchinson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ethan Jr. High - 03
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Ethan School District 17-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 44 Students
2. Freeman Jr High - 05
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Freeman School District 33-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 60 Students
3. Bridgewater-emery Middle School - 04
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Bridgewater-emery 30-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 71 Students
4. Parkston Middle School - 05
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Parkston School District 33-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 102 Students
5. Menno Middle School - 05
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Menno School District 33-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 65 Students
6. Scotland Middle School - 05
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Scotland School District 04-3 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 82 Students
7. Tripp-delmont Jr. High - 02
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Tripp-delmont School District 33-5 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 15 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hutchinson County, SD
The top elementary schools in Hutchinson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Scotland Elementary - 02
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Scotland School District 04-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 134 Students
2. Ethan Elementary - 02
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Ethan School District 17-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 152 Students
3. Bridgewater-emery Elementary - 02
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Bridgewater-emery 30-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 162 Students
4. Parkston Elementary - 02
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Parkston School District 33-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 280 Students
5. Tschetter Colony Elementary - 03
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Freeman School District 33-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 45 Students
6. Freeman Elementary - 02
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Freeman School District 33-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 173 Students
7. Wolf Creek Colony Elementary - 04
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Freeman School District 33-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 34 Students
8. Menno Elementary - 02
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Menno School District 33-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 82 Students
9. Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03
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Parkston School District 33-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 32 Students
10. Jamesville Colony Elementary - 03
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Menno School District 33-2 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 20 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hutchinson County, SD
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hutchinson County, SD has a total population of 7,427 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hutchinson 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 Hutchinson County, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.19 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.53 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.66 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hutchinson County, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hutchinson 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 Hutchinson County, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Hutchinson County, SD
How many schools are in Hutchinson County, SD?
Hutchinson County, SD has 29 public schools: 8 high schools, 7 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 2,451 students in total.
How do schools in Hutchinson County perform on state tests?
On average, 29 schools in Hutchinson County score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Hutchinson County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hutchinson 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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- Projected: 46%
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- Projected: 42%
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- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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Cities, towns and school districts in Hutchinson County
1 places in Hutchinson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Parkston (1)
School districts (4)
- Parkston School District 33-3 (6 schools)
- Freeman School District 33-1 (5 schools)
- Menno School District 33-2 (5 schools)
- Tripp-Delmont School District 33-5 (5 schools)