| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3 | Blunt | 9/10 Excellent · 86th pct | 231 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Pierre School District 32-2 | Pierre | 7/10 Good · 65th pct | 2,762 | 5 | K–12 | 1 |
| Highmore-Harrold School District 34-2 | Harrold | 6/10 Average · 59th pct | 222 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Hughes County compares
Together they enroll 3,215 students across 12 schools. The largest is Pierre School District 32-2 with 2,762 students. Districts here average 7.3/10, above the South Dakota average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 6/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Hughes County, South Dakota
Hughes County has 3 public school districts covering 3 zip codes. The top-rated district in Hughes County is Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3 (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in South Dakota. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Hughes County, SD?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Hughes County, SD. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Hughes County, SD?
Of the districts serving Hughes County, Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3 has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 86th percentile among South Dakota school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on South Dakota reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in South Dakota and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within South Dakota only, never across state lines.