For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 145 students in Gregory County, SD.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Gregory County, SD are Gregory Junior High - 04 and Burke Middle School - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gregory County, SD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Gregory County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Gregory County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gregory Junior High - 04
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
505 Logan St
Gregory, SD 57533
(605) 835-8771
Gregory, SD 57533
(605) 835-8771
Gr: 6-8 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Burke Middle School - 04
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 Washington St
Burke, SD 57523
(605) 775-2645
Burke, SD 57523
(605) 775-2645
Gr: 6-8 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
900 Washington St
Burke, SD 57523
(605) 775-2645
Burke, SD 57523
(605) 775-2645
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Gregory County, SD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Gregory County, SD include Gregory Junior High - 04 and Burke Middle School - 04.
How many public middle schools are located in Gregory County?
3 public middle schools are located in Gregory County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gregory County?
Gregory County public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).
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