For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 221 students in Hanson County, SD.
The top ranked public high schools in Hanson County, SD are Bridgewater-emery High School - 01, Hanson High School - 01 and Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07. 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 58% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 65% 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 82%, which is more than the South Dakota average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bridgewater-emery High School - 01, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Hanson County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bridgewater-emery High School - 01
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
130 N 6th St
Emery, SD 57332
(605) 449-4271
Emery, SD 57332
(605) 449-4271
Grades: 9-12
| 94 students
Rank: #22.
Hanson High School - 01
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
230 6th St
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Grades: 9-12
| 122 students
Rank: #33.
Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
41659 256th St
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
Hanson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
130 N 6th St
Emery, SD 57332
(605) 729-4271
Emery, SD 57332
(605) 729-4271
Grades: PK-3
| 49 students
Po Box 490
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Grades: K-8
| 53 students
25209 Rockport Rd
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 995-3034
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 995-3034
Grades: 9-12
| 6 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 Bridgewater-emery High School - 01, Hanson High School - 01 and Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07.
How many public high schools are located in Hanson County, SD?
3 public high schools are located in Hanson County, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in Hanson County, SD?
Hanson County, SD public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 32% (majority American Indian).
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