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Best High Schools in Zip Code 57241

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At a glance

School

226

Students

Top rankedHamlin High School - 0130^th of 166 South Dakota high schools

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Biggest riser

Hamlin High School - 01 up 23 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The 57241 zip code is home to a single high school, Hamlin High School - 01, which serves grades 9-12. This standout institution is ranked 30th out of 166 high schools in South Dakota for the 2024-2025 school year, placing it in the top 18% of schools statewide. With a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and exceptional academic performance, Hamlin High School - 01 is delivering an exceptional educational experience for its 232 students.

Hamlin High School - 01 boasts a 4-year graduation rate of 86.4%, significantly higher than the state average. Its student test scores in English Language Arts (69.64% proficient), Math (48.21% proficient), and Science (60.71% proficient) all exceed the statewide averages. The school's student-teacher ratio of 12.6 is lower than the state average, and it spends $13,269 per student, which is higher than the state average. These metrics suggest the Hamlin School District 28-3 is effectively allocating resources to support student learning and success.

While Hamlin High School - 01 serves a relatively low-income student population, with 22.84% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school's consistent academic achievements and strong performance across key metrics make it a standout institution in the region. The district should continue to monitor and address any potential equity concerns to ensure all students have the support they need to thrive.

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Ranking:

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2025)	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hamlin High School - 01	Public	9-12	44577 188th St	Hayti	57241	Hamlin County	Hamlin School District 28-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 783-3644	226	19	12.2	25.7%	204 (90.3%)	1 (0.4%)	15 (6.6%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	75.5	30^th of 166 public high schools	81.9%		61.1	53^rd of 141 public high schools	62.4%	23	69.6	48.2	60.7	$15,439	$89	$15,350

Cities Near Zip Code 57241

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Hayti	2.49 mi	3	30^th
Castlewood	11.4 mi	4	137^th
Willow Lake	16.12 mi	5	126^th
Watertown	16.55 mi	8	87^th
Henry	17.5 mi	3	176^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Dakota Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.