For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 578 students in Hanson County, SD.
The top ranked public schools in Hanson County, SD are Bridgewater-emery High School - 01, Hanson Middle School - 02 and Hanson Elementary - 06. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hanson County, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Hanson County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Hanson County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bridgewater-emery High School - 01
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
130 N 6th St
Emery, SD 57332
(605) 449-4271
Emery, SD 57332
(605) 449-4271
Grades: 9-12
| 94 students
Rank: #22.
Hanson Middle School - 02
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
230 6th St
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Grades: 6-8
| 91 students
Rank: #33.
Hanson Elementary - 06
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
230 6th St
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Grades: PK-5
| 145 students
Rank: #44.
Hanson High School - 01
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
230 6th St
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Grades: 9-12
| 122 students
Rank: #55.
Rockport Colony Elementary- 10
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25209 Rockport Rd
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4214
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4214
Grades: K-8
| 13 students
Rank: #66.
Millbrook Colony Elementary - 04
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
41659 256th St
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Grades: K-8
| 7 students
Rank: #77.
Bridgewater-emery Middle School - 04
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
130 N 6th St
Emery, SD 57332
(605) 449-4271
Emery, SD 57332
(605) 449-4271
Grades: 6-8
| 73 students
Rank: #88.
Oaklane Colony Elementary - 05
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
26730 423rd Ave
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Grades: K-8
| 28 students
41659 256th St
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
Hanson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
130 N 6th St
Emery, SD 57332
(605) 729-4271
Emery, SD 57332
(605) 729-4271
Grades: PK-3
| 49 students
Po Box 490
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Grades: K-8
| 53 students
25209 Rockport Rd
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 995-3034
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 995-3034
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hanson County, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Hanson County, SD include Bridgewater-emery High School - 01, Hanson Middle School - 02 and Hanson Elementary - 06.
How many public schools are located in Hanson County, SD?
9 public schools are located in Hanson County, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in Hanson County, SD?
Hanson County, SD public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 31% (majority American Indian).
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