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Hamlin County Public Schools

Hamlin County, South Dakota

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

10

public schools

Total Enrollment

1,478

students

School Districts

3

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Hamlin County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for South Dakota; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Hamlin County has 3 district entries. Castlewood School District 28-1 is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 4 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 3 listed communities. Castlewood has the most listed schools, with 4 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 4 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

10

in Hamlin County

Reported Enrollment

1,478

10 schools reporting

School Districts

3

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary4
Middle3
High3
Other0

3 School Districts in Hamlin County

Hamlin School District 28-3

3 schools
870 students

Castlewood School District 28-1

4 schools
334 students

Estelline School District 28-2

3 schools
274 students

10 Public Schools in Hamlin County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 10 of 10 matching schools

Hamlin Elementary - 09

Hamlin School District 28-3

Hayti, 57241 / Rural: Remote

Listed onlyPK–5Primary451 students

Hamlin High School - 01

Hamlin School District 28-3

Hayti, 57241 / Rural: Remote

Listed only9–12High233 students

Hamlin Middle School - 02

Hamlin School District 28-3

Hayti, 57241 / Rural: Remote

Listed only6–8Middle186 students

Castlewood Elementary - 02

Castlewood School District 28-1

Castlewood, 57223 / Rural: Remote

Listed onlyPK–5Primary154 students

Estelline Elementary - 02

Estelline School District 28-2

Estelline, 57234 / Rural: Remote

Listed onlyPK–5Primary133 students

Castlewood High School - 01

Castlewood School District 28-1

Castlewood, 57223 / Rural: Remote

Listed only9–12High91 students

Estelline High School - 01

Estelline School District 28-2

Estelline, 57234 / Rural: Remote

Listed only9–12High79 students

Castlewood Middle School - 03

Castlewood School District 28-1

Castlewood, 57223 / Rural: Remote

Listed only6–8Middle75 students

Estelline Middle School - 03

Estelline School District 28-2

Estelline, 57234 / Rural: Remote

Listed only6–8Middle62 students

Claremont Colony Elementary - 04

Castlewood School District 28-1

Castlewood, 57223 / Rural: Remote

Listed onlyKG–8Primary14 students

Hamlin County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Hamlin County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in South Dakota. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Hamlin County public school directory?

The directory lists 10 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Hamlin County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Hamlin County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Hamlin County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.

How should I compare school districts in Hamlin County?

Start with the 3 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

← Back to Hamlin County Education OverviewCounty school score: 40/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.