Hutchinson County Schools & Education
Hutchinson County, South Dakota
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
57/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
89.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
89.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 82.4%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,290
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,409
School Score
57/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 38/100
State Score Position
#10
of 65 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Hutchinson County
Measured School Summary
Hutchinson County performs at an average level with a school score of 57/100 and a solid graduation rate of 89.0%.
Funding Context
Hutchinson County spends $8,290 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 49% above the South Dakota average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 6.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 12% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Hutchinson County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
19 public schools and 3 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
57/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #10 of 65 South Dakota counties with school score data.
Completion
89.0%
6.6 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,290
$881 above the state average
School coverage
19
3 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Hutchinson County has 19 public schools across 3 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Hutchinson County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Mixed school landscape
Hutchinson County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#10
of 65 South Dakota counties with school score data. The county score is 19 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Parkston School District 33-3
Elementary to high school visible
582 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
Freeman School District 33-1
Elementary to high school visible
404 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Tripp-Delmont School District 33-5
Elementary to high school visible
161 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Parkston School District 33-3 is the largest listed district slice, with 7 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Hutchinson County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Hutchinson County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Hutchinson County, South Dakota
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Diverse and Extensive School Network
Hutchinson County features an impressive 19 public schools serving ,1415 students across three districts. The network includes nine elementary, four middle, and six high schools, along with one alternative school. This high number of facilities ensures that education is available in every corner of the county.
Three Districts Offer Local Variety
Parkston School District 33-3 is the largest with 582 students, followed by Freeman School District with 404 students. The Tripp-Delmont district also serves 184 students across five specialized facilities. Traditional public schools make up 100% of the landscape, as no charter schools currently operate in the county.
Vibrant Rural Schools of All Sizes
Every school in Hutchinson County is classified as rural, with an average enrollment of 79 students. Parkston Elementary is the largest single site with 280 students, while many other schools are significantly smaller. This mix allows for a variety of learning environments, from medium-sized elementary hubs to tiny rural schools.
School Overview
Total Schools
19
in Hutchinson County
Reported Enrollment
1,415
19 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Hutchinson County
Parkston School District 33-3
Freeman School District 33-1
Tripp-Delmont School District 33-5
19 Public Schools in Hutchinson 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 19 of 19 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkston Elementary - 02 | Record | Parkston School District 33-3 | Parkston, 57366Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 280 |
| Freeman Elementary - 02 | Record | Freeman School District 33-1 | Freeman, 57029Rural: Remote | KG–6 | Primary | 173 |
| Parkston High School - 01 | Record | Parkston School District 33-3 | Parkston, 57366Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 122 |
| Parkston Middle School - 05 | Record | Parkston School District 33-3 | Parkston, 57366Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 102 |
| Tripp Elementary - 03 | Record | Tripp-Delmont School District 33-5 | Tripp, 57376Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 101 |
| Freeman High School - 01 | Record | Freeman School District 33-1 | Freeman, 57029Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 92 |
| Menno Elementary - 02 | Record | Menno School District 33-2 | Menno, 57045Rural: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 82 |
| Menno High School - 01 | Record | Menno School District 33-2 | Menno, 57045Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 74 |
| Menno Middle School - 05 | Record | Menno School District 33-2 | Menno, 57045Rural: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 65 |
| Freeman Jr High - 05 | Record | Freeman School District 33-1 | Freeman, 57029Rural: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 60 |
| Maxwell Colony Elementary - 04 | Record | Menno School District 33-2 | Menno, 57045Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 47 |
| Tripp-Delmont High School - 01 | Record | Tripp-Delmont School District 33-5 | Tripp, 57376Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 45 |
| Tschetter Colony Elementary - 03 | Record | Freeman School District 33-1 | Freeman, 57029Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 45 |
| Wolf Creek Colony Elementary - 04 | Record | Freeman School District 33-1 | Freeman, 57029Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 34 |
| Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03 | Record | Parkston School District 33-3 | Parkston, 57366Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 32 |
| Our Home | Record | Parkston School District 33-3 | Parkston, 57366Rural: Remote | 5–12 | Alternative | 24 |
| New Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 08 | Record | Parkston School District 33-3 | Ethan, 57334Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 22 |
| Tripp-Delmont Jr. High - 02 | Record | Tripp-Delmont School District 33-5 | Tripp, 57367Rural: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 15 |
| Parkston Virtual School - 92 | Record | Parkston School District 33-3 | Parkston, 57366Rural: Remote | 9–12 | Virtual | 0 |
Parkston Elementary - 02
Parkston School District 33-3
Parkston, 57366 / Rural: Remote
Freeman Elementary - 02
Freeman School District 33-1
Freeman, 57029 / Rural: Remote
Parkston High School - 01
Parkston School District 33-3
Parkston, 57366 / Rural: Remote
Parkston Middle School - 05
Parkston School District 33-3
Parkston, 57366 / Rural: Remote
Tripp Elementary - 03
Tripp-Delmont School District 33-5
Tripp, 57376 / Rural: Remote
Freeman High School - 01
Freeman School District 33-1
Freeman, 57029 / Rural: Remote
Menno Elementary - 02
Menno School District 33-2
Menno, 57045 / Rural: Remote
Menno High School - 01
Menno School District 33-2
Menno, 57045 / Rural: Remote
Menno Middle School - 05
Menno School District 33-2
Menno, 57045 / Rural: Remote
Freeman Jr High - 05
Freeman School District 33-1
Freeman, 57029 / Rural: Remote
Maxwell Colony Elementary - 04
Menno School District 33-2
Menno, 57045 / Rural: Remote
Tripp-Delmont High School - 01
Tripp-Delmont School District 33-5
Tripp, 57376 / Rural: Remote
Tschetter Colony Elementary - 03
Freeman School District 33-1
Freeman, 57029 / Rural: Remote
Wolf Creek Colony Elementary - 04
Freeman School District 33-1
Freeman, 57029 / Rural: Remote
Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03
Parkston School District 33-3
Parkston, 57366 / Rural: Remote
Our Home
Parkston School District 33-3
Parkston, 57366 / Rural: Remote
New Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 08
Parkston School District 33-3
Ethan, 57334 / Rural: Remote
Tripp-Delmont Jr. High - 02
Tripp-Delmont School District 33-5
Tripp, 57367 / Rural: Remote
Parkston Virtual School - 92
Parkston School District 33-3
Parkston, 57366 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,290
State avg $7,409
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Schools in Hutchinson County, South Dakota — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Hutchinson County, South Dakota?
Hutchinson County features an impressive 19 public schools serving ,1415 students across three districts. The network includes nine elementary, four middle, and six high schools, along with one alternative school. This high number of facilities ensures that education is available in every corner of the county.
What are the major school districts in Hutchinson County, South Dakota?
Parkston School District 33-3 is the largest with 582 students, followed by Freeman School District with 404 students. The Tripp-Delmont district also serves 184 students across five specialized facilities. Traditional public schools make up 100% of the landscape, as no charter schools currently operate in the county.
What is the school experience like in Hutchinson County?
Every school in Hutchinson County is classified as rural, with an average enrollment of 79 students. Parkston Elementary is the largest single site with 280 students, while many other schools are significantly smaller. This mix allows for a variety of learning environments, from medium-sized elementary hubs to tiny rural schools.
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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.