Best Schools in Miner County, SD
Miner County, SD has 15 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 1,298 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Miner County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Miner County, SD
The top high schools in Miner County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Howard High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Howard School District 48-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 110 Students
2. Hanson High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hanson School District 30-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 131 Students
3. Mccook Central High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccook Central School District 43-7 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 128 Students
4. Sanborn Central High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sanborn Central School District 55-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 40 Students
5. Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hanson School District 30-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 6 Students
Best Middle Schools in Miner County, SD
The top middle schools in Miner County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hanson Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hanson School District 30-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 87 Students
2. Howard Jr. High - 05
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Howard School District 48-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 79 Students
3. Sanborn Central Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sanborn Central School District 55-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 30 Students
4. Mccook Central Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccook Central School District 43-7 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 96 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Miner County, SD
The top elementary schools in Miner County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Howard Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Howard School District 48-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 129 Students
2. Hanson Elementary - 06
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hanson School District 30-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 135 Students
3. Shannon Colony Elementary - 08
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Howard School District 48-3 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 33 Students
4. Sanborn Central Elementary - 06
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sanborn Central School District 55-5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 104 Students
5. Mccook Central Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccook Central School District 43-7 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 184 Students
6. Millbrook Colony Elementary - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hanson School District 30-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 6 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Miner County, SD
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Miner County, SD has a total population of 2,298 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Miner 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 Miner County, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.86 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.48 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.38 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Miner County, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Miner 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 Miner County, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Miner County, SD
How many schools are in Miner County, SD?
Miner County, SD has 15 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 1,298 students in total.
How do schools in Miner County perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Miner County score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Miner County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Miner 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: 44%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Miner County
School districts (1)
- Howard School District 48-3 (4 schools)