For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 108 students in Hand County, SD.
The top ranked public middle schools in Hand County, SD are Millerdale Colony Elementary - 11 and Miller Jr. High - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hand County, SD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Hand County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 38% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hand County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Millerdale Colony Elementary - 11
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
35350 206th St
Miller, SD 57362
(605) 853-2711
Miller, SD 57362
(605) 853-2711
Grades: K-8
| 29 students
Rank: #22.
Miller Jr. High - 04
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
623 E 4th St
Miller, SD 57362
(605) 853-2455
Miller, SD 57362
(605) 853-2455
Grades: 7-8
| 79 students
Hand County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
17989 Polo Drive
Orient, SD 57467
(605) 392-2345
Orient, SD 57467
(605) 392-2345
Grades: PK-8
| 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Hand County, SD?
The top ranked public middle schools in Hand County, SD include Millerdale Colony Elementary - 11 and Miller Jr. High - 04.
How many public middle schools are located in Hand County, SD?
2 public middle schools are located in Hand County, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in Hand County, SD?
Hand County, SD public middle schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 38% (majority American Indian).
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