Hughes County Public Schools
Hughes County, South Dakota
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
6
public schools
Total Enrollment
2,795
students
School Districts
1
district
How to use the Hughes 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.
Hughes County has one district entry in this county file: Pierre School District 32-2. Use the table to compare schools, grade spans, and program flags within that district.
School records are spread across 2 listed communities. Pierre has the most listed schools, with 5 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 4 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
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
6
in Hughes County
Reported Enrollment
2,795
6 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Hughes County
Pierre School District 32-2
6 Public Schools in Hughes 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 dataLevel
Showing 6 of 6 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T F Riggs High School - 01 | Listed only | Pierre School District 32-2 | Pierre, 57501Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 842 |
| Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 | Listed only | Pierre School District 32-2 | Pierre, 57501Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 684 |
| Jefferson Elementary - 06 | Listed only | Pierre School District 32-2 | Pierre, 57501Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 430 |
| Buchanan Elementary - 03 | Listed only | Pierre School District 32-2 | Pierre, 57501Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 418 |
| Kennedy Elementary - 08 | Listed only | Pierre School District 32-2 | Pierre, 57501Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 388 |
| Blunt Elementary - 03 | Listed only | Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3 | Blunt, 57522Rural: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 33 |
T F Riggs High School - 01
Pierre School District 32-2
Pierre, 57501 / Town: Remote
Georgia Morse Middle School - 02
Pierre School District 32-2
Pierre, 57501 / Town: Remote
Jefferson Elementary - 06
Pierre School District 32-2
Pierre, 57501 / Town: Remote
Buchanan Elementary - 03
Pierre School District 32-2
Pierre, 57501 / Town: Remote
Kennedy Elementary - 08
Pierre School District 32-2
Pierre, 57501 / Rural: Fringe
Blunt Elementary - 03
Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3
Blunt, 57522 / Rural: Remote
Hughes County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Hughes 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 Hughes County public school directory?
The directory lists 6 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 Hughes 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 Hughes 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 Hughes 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 Hughes County?
This county has one district entry in the current school file. Compare individual schools by grade range, enrollment, and program flags, then confirm local assignment rules with the district.
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.