For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 198 students in Hayti, SD.
The top-ranked public middle school in Hayti, SD is Hamlin Middle School - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hayti, SD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Hayti have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 42% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hayti, SD (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hamlin Middle School - 02
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
44577 188th St
Hayti, SD 57241
(605) 783-3644
Hayti, SD 57241
(605) 783-3644
Gr: 6-8 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Ne Ed Services Cooperative - 01
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 middle schools in Hayti, SD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hayti, SD include Hamlin Middle School - 02.
How many public middle schools are located in Hayti?
2 public middle schools are located in Hayti.
What is the racial composition of students in Hayti?
Hayti 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 42% (majority American Indian).
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