For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 447 students in Hand County, SD (there are 1 private school, serving 64 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Hand County, SD are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Hand County, SD are Miller Elementary - 02, Millerdale Colony Elementary - 11 and Miller High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hand County, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Hand County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Hand County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Miller Elementary - 02
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
623 E 4th St
Miller, SD 57362
(605) 853-2711
Miller, SD 57362
(605) 853-2711
Grades: K-6
| 220 students
Rank: #22.
Millerdale Colony Elementary - 11
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
35350 206th St
Miller, SD 57362
(605) 853-2711
Miller, SD 57362
(605) 853-2711
Grades: K-8
| 29 students
Rank: #33.
Miller High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
623 E 4th St
Miller, SD 57362
(605) 853-2455
Miller, SD 57362
(605) 853-2455
Grades: 9-12
| 119 students
Rank: #44.
Miller Jr. High - 04
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
623 E 4th St
Miller, SD 57362
(605) 853-2455
Miller, SD 57362
(605) 853-2455
Grades: 7-8
| 79 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 schools in Hand County, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Hand County, SD include Miller Elementary - 02, Millerdale Colony Elementary - 11 and Miller High School - 01.
How many public schools are located in Hand County, SD?
4 public schools are located in Hand County, SD.
What percentage of students in Hand County, SD go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Hand County, SD are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hand County, SD?
Hand County, SD public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 31% (majority American Indian).
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