For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 187 students in Hanson County, SD. The top-ranked public middle schools in Hanson County, SD are Hanson Middle School - 02, Millbrook Colony Elementary - 04 and Bridgewater-emery Middle School - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hanson County, SD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Hanson County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Hanson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hanson Middle School - 02
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
230 6th St
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Gr: 6-8 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Millbrook Colony Elementary - 04
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
41659 256th St
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Gr: K-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #33.
Bridgewater-emery Middle School - 04
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
130 N 6th St
Emery, SD 57332
(605) 449-4271
Emery, SD 57332
(605) 449-4271
Gr: 6-8 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Oaklane Colony Elementary - 05
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
26730 423rd Ave
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Gr: K-8 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Hanson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
25209 Rockport Rd
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4214
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4214
Gr: K-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Hanson County, SD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hanson County, SD include Hanson Middle School - 02, Millbrook Colony Elementary - 04 and Bridgewater-emery Middle School - 04. Hanson County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in South Dakota.
How many public middle schools are located in Hanson County?
4 public middle schools are located in Hanson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hanson County?
Hanson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).
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