Total enrollment
332
-1 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
Haakon County
South Dakota · Public K-12
Parents in Haakon County researching K-12 options have 5 public schools to consider, with combined enrollment near 332 (3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).
7-year change in Haakon County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
89%
was 90%
% Hispanic
1%
was 2%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
2 districts
Enrollment
332
NCES CCD
Median income
$65,625
Below South Dakota avg
Free/reduced lunch
22.5%
Below South Dakota avg
Elementary
3
152 students
Middle
1
71 students
High
1
109 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Haakon School District 27-1
326 students · 2 districts in Haakon County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Haakon County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
21.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
0.0%
civilian labor
Median age
48
20.3% under 18
Test scores in Haakon County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. South Dakota state average: 50.4%.
Top 2 schools (ELA)
- Philip Jr. High - 03· 52.2%
- Philip Elementary - 02· 51.6%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Elementary - 02 | Philip | Elementary | KG-05 | 131 | · |
| Philip High School - 01 | Philip | High | 09-12 | 109 | · |
| Philip Jr. High - 03 | Philip | Middle | 06-08 | 71 | · |
| Milesville Elementary - 08 | Milesville | Elementary | KG-08 | 15 | · |
| Midland Elementary - 11 | Midland | Elementary | KG-08 | 6 | · |
Cities in Haakon County
About Haakon County
In South Dakota, Haakon County is a thinly populated county of about 1,722 residents. 5 public schools across the county hosts about 332 students between them.
In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $65,625, about 22% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 4% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 6% lower than the South Dakota median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Haakon County consists of 3 elementary schools (152 students), 1 middle school (71), and 1 high school (109).
Haakon School District 27-1 dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 326 students on its own.
Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment held roughly steady: 333 students in SY 2017-18 versus 332 in SY 2024-25.
On this page, the community for Haakon County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data