For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 89 students in Hand County, SD.
The top ranked public middle schools in Hand County, SD are Miller Jr. High - 04 and Millerdale Colony Elementary - 11. 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 42% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Hand County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hand County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Miller Jr. High - 04
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
623 E 4th St
Miller, SD 57362
(605) 853-2455
Miller, SD 57362
(605) 853-2455
Grades: 7-8
| 56 students
Rank: #22.
Millerdale Colony Elementary - 11
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
35350 206th St
Miller, SD 57362
(605) 853-2711
Miller, SD 57362
(605) 853-2711
Grades: K-8
| 33 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 Miller Jr. High - 04 and Millerdale Colony Elementary - 11.
How many public middle schools are located in Hand County?
2 public middle schools are located in Hand County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hand County?
Hand County public middle schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).
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