Best Hanson County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 240 students in Hanson County, SD. The top-ranked public high schools in Hanson County, SD are Hanson High School - 01 and Bridgewater-emery High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hanson County, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Hanson County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Dakota public high schools.
Hanson County, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hanson High School - 01, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 36% (majority American Indian).

Best Public High Schools in Hanson County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hanson High School - 01
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
230 6th St
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Gr: 9-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Bridgewater-emery High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
130 N 6th St
Emery, SD 57332
(605) 449-4271
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
41659 256th St
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Hanson County, SD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Hanson County, SD include Hanson High School - 01 and Bridgewater-emery High School - 01. Hanson County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in South Dakota.
How many public high schools are located in Hanson County?
3 public high schools are located in Hanson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hanson County?
Hanson County public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).

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