For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 232 students in Hayti, SD.
The top-ranked public high school in Hayti, SD is Hamlin High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hayti, SD public high school have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Hayti have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Hayti, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hamlin 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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Hayti, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hamlin High School - 01
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
44577 188th St
Hayti, SD 57241
(605) 783-3644
Hayti, SD 57241
(605) 783-3644
Gr: 9-12 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Hayti, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Hayti, SD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Hayti, SD include Hamlin High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Hayti?
1 public high schools are located in Hayti.
What is the racial composition of students in Hayti?
Hayti public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).
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