For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 431 students in Hartford, SD.
The top ranked public high schools in Hartford, SD are Brighten Transition Youth Treatment Center - 07, Falls Academy - 08 and West Central High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hartford, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Hartford have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Hartford, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the South Dakota average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Central High School - 01, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Hartford, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brighten Transition Youth Treatment Center - 07
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
46560 264th St
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799
Grades: 8-12
| 9 students
Rank: #22.
Falls Academy - 08
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
46560 264th St
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799
Grades: 5-12
| 24 students
Rank: #33.
West Central High School - 01
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
705 E 2nd St
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-6236
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-6236
Grades: 9-12
| 398 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Hartford, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in Hartford, SD include Brighten Transition Youth Treatment Center - 07, Falls Academy - 08 and West Central High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Hartford?
3 public high schools are located in Hartford.
What is the racial composition of students in Hartford?
Hartford public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).
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