For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 132 students in 57311, SD.
The top ranked public high schools in 57311, SD are 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.
Public high schools in zipcode 57311 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in 57311, SD have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Dakota public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 57311 have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hanson High School - 01, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Best 57311, SD Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hanson High School - 01
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
230 6th St
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Grades: 9-12
| 127 students
Rank: #22.
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
57311, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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) 239-4214
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4214
Grades: K-8
| 10 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 57311, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in 57311, SD include Hanson High School - 01 and Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07.
How many public high schools are located in 57311?
2 public high schools are located in 57311.
What is the racial composition of students in 57311?
57311 public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).
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