Top 3 Best Haakon County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 308 students in Haakon County, SD.
The top ranked public schools in Haakon County, SD are Philip High School - 01, Milesville Elementary - 08 and Philip Jr. High - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Haakon County, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Haakon County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 31% (majority American Indian).

Best Haakon County Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Philip High School - 01
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
330 Scottie Ave
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2680
Grades: 9-12
| 95 students
Rank: #22.
Milesville Elementary - 08
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
22053 Harding Grove Rd
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2001
Grades: K-8
| 12 students
Rank: #33.
Philip Jr. High - 03
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
330 Scottie Ave
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2680
Grades: 7-8
| 53 students
Rank: #44.
Philip Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
330 Scottie Ave
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2001
Grades: K-6
| 148 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Haakon County, SD

Haakon County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 730
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2001
Grades: K-8
| 8 students
330 Scottie Ave
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2001
Grades: K-8
| 5 students
24061 Kirley Road
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2001
Grades: K-8
| 4 students
Po Box 226
Midland, SD 57552
(605) 843-2561
Grades: K-6
| 29 students
Po Box 226
Midland, SD 57552
(605) 843-2561
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Po Box 226
Midland, SD 57552
(605) 843-2561
Grades: 7-8
| 9 students
Po Box 730
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2001
Grades: K-8
| 7 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Haakon County, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Haakon County, SD include Philip High School - 01, Milesville Elementary - 08 and Philip Jr. High - 03.
How many public schools are located in Haakon County, SD?
4 public schools are located in Haakon County, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in Haakon County, SD?
Haakon County, SD public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 31% (majority American Indian).

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