Best Public Middle Schools in Hand County (2025-26)

Best Hand County Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 89 students in Hand County, SD.

The top ranked public middle schools in Hand County, SD are Miller Jr. High - 04 and Millerdale Colony Elementary - 11. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Hand County, SD public middle schools have an score of 39% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and score of 51% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Hand County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Middle Schools in Hand County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Miller Jr. High - 04

(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
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623 E 4th St
Miller, SD 57362
(605) 853-2455

Gr: 7-8 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Rank: #22.

Millerdale Colony Elementary - 11

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
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35350 206th St
Miller, SD 57362
(605) 853-2711

Gr: K-8 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1

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Hand County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Miller Hi School (Closed 2023)

Po Box 257
Miller, SD 57362
(605) 853-2455

Gr: 9-12 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1

Polo Elementary School (Closed 2009)

17989 Polo Drive
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 middle schools in Hand County, SD?

The top ranked public middle schools in Hand County, SD include Miller Jr. High - 04 and Millerdale Colony Elementary - 11.

How many public middle schools are located in Hand County?

2 public middle schools are located in Hand County.

What is the racial composition of students in Hand County?

Hand County public middle schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).