For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 343 students in Hamlin County, SD.
The top ranked public middle schools in Hamlin County, SD are Claremont Colony Elementary - 04, Hamlin Middle School - 02 and Castlewood Jr. High - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamlin County, SD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Hamlin County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Hamlin County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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 middle schools in Hamlin County, SD?
The top ranked public middle schools in Hamlin County, SD include Claremont Colony Elementary - 04, Hamlin Middle School - 02 and Castlewood Jr. High - 03.
How many public middle schools are located in Hamlin County, SD?
4 public middle schools are located in Hamlin County, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamlin County, SD?
Hamlin County, SD public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% 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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