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Top 5 Best Hand County Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 472 students in Hand County, SD (there are , serving 64 private students). 88% 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, Miller Jr. High - 04 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 53% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Hand County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Schools in Hand County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Miller Elementary - 02
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
623 E 4th St
Miller, SD 57362
(605) 853-2711
Grades: K-6
| 234 students
Rank: #22.
Miller Jr. High - 04
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
623 E 4th St
Miller, SD 57362
(605) 853-2455
Grades: 7-8
| 56 students
Rank: #33.
Miller High School - 01
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
623 E 4th St
Miller, SD 57362
(605) 853-2455
Grades: 9-12
| 149 students
Rank: #44.
Millerdale Colony Elementary - 11
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
35350 206th St
Miller, SD 57362
(605) 853-2711
Grades: K-8
| 33 students
Rank: n/an/a
623 E 4th St
Miller, SD 57362
(605) 853-2614
Grades: PK
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Hand County, SD

Hand County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 257
Miller, SD 57362
(605) 853-2455
Grades: 9-12
| 153 students
17989 Polo Drive
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, Miller Jr. High - 04 and Miller High School - 01.
How many public schools are located in Hand County?
5 public schools are located in Hand County.
What percentage of students in Hand County go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Hand County are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hand County?
Hand County public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).

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