For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 1,497 students in Hamlin County, SD (there are 1 private school, serving 2 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Hamlin County, SD are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Hamlin County, SD are Hamlin High School - 01, Hamlin Elementary - 09 and Castlewood High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamlin County, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Hamlin County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Hamlin County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hamlin High School - 01
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
44577 188th St
Hayti, SD 57241
(605) 783-3644
Hayti, SD 57241
(605) 783-3644
Grades: 9-12
| 225 students
Rank: #22.
Hamlin Elementary - 09
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
44577 188th St
Hayti, SD 57241
(605) 783-3631
Hayti, SD 57241
(605) 783-3631
Grades: PK-5
| 457 students
Rank: #33.
Castlewood High School - 01
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
310 E Harry St
Castlewood, SD 57223
(605) 793-2497
Castlewood, SD 57223
(605) 793-2497
Grades: 9-12
| 92 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Castlewood Elementary - 02
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 E Harry St
Castlewood, SD 57223
(605) 793-2497
Castlewood, SD 57223
(605) 793-2497
Grades: PK-5
| 160 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Claremont Colony Elementary - 04
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
46271 184th St
Castlewood, SD 57223
(605) 793-2497
Castlewood, SD 57223
(605) 793-2497
Grades: K-8
| 14 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Estelline High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
708 Davis Ave
Estelline, SD 57234
(605) 873-2201
Estelline, SD 57234
(605) 873-2201
Grades: 9-12
| 79 students
Rank: #77.
Estelline Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
404 6th St N
Estelline, SD 57234
(605) 873-2201
Estelline, SD 57234
(605) 873-2201
Grades: PK-5
| 141 students
Rank: #88.
Hamlin Middle School - 02
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
44577 188th St
Hayti, SD 57241
(605) 783-3644
Hayti, SD 57241
(605) 783-3644
Grades: 6-8
| 192 students
Rank: #99.
Castlewood Jr. High - 03
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
310 E Harry St
Castlewood, SD 57223
(605) 793-2497
Castlewood, SD 57223
(605) 793-2497
Grades: 6-8
| 78 students
Rank: #1010.
Estelline Middle School - 03
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
708 Davis Ave
Estelline, SD 57234
(605) 873-2201
Estelline, SD 57234
(605) 873-2201
Grades: 6-8
| 59 students
Hamlin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ne Ed Services Cooperative - 01 (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
310 5th St
Hayti, SD 57241
(605) 783-3607
Hayti, SD 57241
(605) 783-3607
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hamlin County, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Hamlin County, SD include Hamlin High School - 01, Hamlin Elementary - 09 and Castlewood High School - 01.
How many public schools are located in Hamlin County, SD?
10 public schools are located in Hamlin County, SD.
What percentage of students in Hamlin County, SD go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Hamlin County, SD are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hamlin County, SD?
Hamlin County, SD public schools minority enrollment is 8% 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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