Best Public Schools in Hayti, SD (2025-26)

Best Hayti Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 881 students in Hayti, SD.

The top ranked public schools in Hayti, SD are Hamlin Elementary - 09, Hamlin High School - 01 and Hamlin Middle School - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Hayti, SD public schools have an score of 55% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Hayti have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public schools.

Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Hayti, SD (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Hamlin Elementary - 09

(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
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Top 20%

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44577 188th St
Hayti, SD 57241
(605) 783-3631

Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Rank: #22.

Hamlin High School - 01

(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
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44577 188th St
Hayti, SD 57241
(605) 783-3644

Gr: 9-12 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Rank: #33.

Hamlin Middle School - 02

(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
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44577 188th St
Hayti, SD 57241
(605) 783-3644

Gr: 6-8 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Hayti, South Dakota

Hayti, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Ne Ed Services Cooperative - 01 (Closed 2009)

Special Education School

310 5th St
Hayti, SD 57241
(605) 783-3607

Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Hayti, SD?

The top ranked public schools in Hayti, SD include Hamlin Elementary - 09, Hamlin High School - 01 and Hamlin Middle School - 02.

How many public schools are located in Hayti?

3 public schools are located in Hayti.

What is the racial composition of students in Hayti?

Hayti public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).