Top Rankings
Hamlin School District 28-3 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 881 students in Hamlin School District 28-3. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Hamlin School District 28-3 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average).
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).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
3 Schools
729 Schools
# Students
881 Students
145,763 Students
# Teachers
58 Teachers
10,615 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hamlin School District 28-3, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 146 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#45 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
42%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.53
% American Indian
1%
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
5%
8%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
93%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,419 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,146. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,720 is less than the state median of $12,647. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,419
$13,146
Spending / Student
$10,720
$12,647
Best Hamlin School District 28-3 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hamlin Elementary - 09
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
44577 188th St
Hayti, SD 57241
(605) 783-3631
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
44577 188th St
Hayti, SD 57241
(605) 783-3644
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
44577 188th St
Hayti, SD 57241
(605) 783-3644
Hayti, SD 57241
(605) 783-3644
Gr: 6-8 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hamlin School District 28-3?
Hamlin School District 28-3 manages 3 public schools serving 881 students.
What is the rank of Hamlin School District 28-3?
Hamlin School District 28-3 is ranked #48 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hamlin School District 28-3?
93% of Hamlin School District 28-3 students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hamlin School District 28-3?
Hamlin School District 28-3 has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Hamlin School District 28-3's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,720 is less than the state median of $12,647. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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