For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 137 students in Alexandria, SD. The top ranked public high schools in Alexandria, 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.
Alexandria, SD public high schools 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 Alexandria have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Dakota public high schools.
Alexandria, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is equal to the South Dakota average of 80%.
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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Alexandria, SD (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hanson High School - 01
Magnet School
(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
| 131 students
Rank: #22.
Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07
Magnet School
(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
| 6 students
Alexandria, 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) 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 Alexandria, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in Alexandria, SD include Hanson High School - 01 and Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07. Alexandria has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in South Dakota.
How many public high schools are located in Alexandria?
2 public high schools are located in Alexandria.
What is the racial composition of students in Alexandria?
Alexandria public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).
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