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Hamlin School District 28-3

South Dakota · Public School District
3
Schools
870
Students
$10,605
Per-Pupil Spend
-26% nat'l
30.8%
Free Lunch Rate
-21pp vs nat'l
92.5%
Graduation Rate
+6.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Hamlin School District 28-3 is a public school district in South Dakota serving 870 students across 3 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $10,605 is below the national average for a US public school district. 31% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 58/100.

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All Schools (3)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Hamlin Elementary - 09PK–05451
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Hamlin Middle School - 0206–08186
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Hamlin High School - 0109–12233
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,605-26% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
32%
52%
State
32.2%
Local (property tax)
52.3%
Federal
15.5%

Funding is shared between state (32%) and local sources (52%), with notable federal support (15%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
3
Schools
870
Students
31%
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.5%
Opportunity Score58/100
StateSouth Dakota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.5% graduation rate — 6.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $10,605, spending is 26% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Limited school choice
With only 3 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hamlin School District 28-3?
Hamlin School District 28-3 has 3 public schools, serving a total of 870 students.
What is the graduation rate for Hamlin School District 28-3?
The graduation rate is 92.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Hamlin School District 28-3 spend per student?
Hamlin School District 28-3 spends $10,605 per pupil — 26% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Hamlin School District 28-3?
31% of students in Hamlin School District 28-3 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Hamlin School District 28-3?
No, Hamlin School District 28-3 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Hamlin School District 28-3 serve?
Hamlin School District 28-3 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Hamlin School District 28-3?
The median opportunity score across schools in Hamlin School District 28-3 is 58/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.