For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 149 students in Hand County, SD.
The top ranked public high school in Hand County, SD is 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 high school have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Hand County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Hand County, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Miller 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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Hand County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Miller High School - 01
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
623 E 4th St
Miller, SD 57362
(605) 853-2455
Miller, SD 57362
(605) 853-2455
Gr: 9-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Hand County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 257
Miller, SD 57362
(605) 853-2455
Miller, SD 57362
(605) 853-2455
Gr: 9-12 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
17989 Polo Drive
Orient, SD 57467
(605) 392-2345
Orient, SD 57467
(605) 392-2345
Gr: PK-8 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Hand County, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in Hand County, SD include Miller High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Hand County?
1 public high schools are located in Hand County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hand County?
Hand County public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).
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