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Best High Schools in Zip Code 57311

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122

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5-star school

Top rankedHanson High School - 0117^th of 166 South Dakota high schools

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Hanson High School - 01 up 5 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The 57311 zip code is home to a single high-performing high school, Hanson High School - 01, which serves the Hanson School District 30-1. This standout institution consistently ranks among the top high schools in South Dakota, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and placing 17th out of 166 schools in the state during the 2024-2025 school year.

Hanson High School - 01 boasts exceptional academic performance, with high proficiency rates in English Language Arts (89.29%), Mathematics (50%), and Science (57.14%) on the Smarter Balanced Assessments. The school's 4-year graduation rate of 86.4% is well above the state average, and its dropout rate of just 2.6% is impressively low. With a student-teacher ratio of 15.7 and spending of $9,293 per student, the school appears to be well-resourced and able to provide a high-quality education to its 127 enrolled students.

Overall, Hanson High School - 01 stands out as a shining example of academic excellence in the 57311 zip code, consistently outperforming state and district averages and offering students a robust educational experience. The school's strong performance, high graduation rates, and low dropout rates make it an attractive option for families in the area seeking a top-tier high school for their children.

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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/Discounted Lunch Recipients	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
Hanson High School - 01	Public	9-12	230 6th St	Alexandria	57311	Hanson County	Hanson School District 30-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 239-4387	122	10	12.3	13.1%	117 (95.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.3%)	82.6	17^th of 166 public high schools	89.8%		80.1	22^nd of 141 public high schools	84.4%	5	89.3	50.0	57.1	$11,110	$83	$11,027

Cities Near Zip Code 57311

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Alexandria	1.4 mi	5	53^rd
Mitchell	5.78 mi	10	59^th
Emery	7.78 mi	3	39^th
Parkston	10.41 mi	5	70^th
Ethan	11.39 mi	4	80^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.