For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 84 students in Jerauld County, SD.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Jerauld County, SD are Wessington Springs Jr. High - 04 and Spring Valley Colony Elementary - 05. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jerauld County, SD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Jerauld County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Jerauld County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wessington Springs Jr. High - 04
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
302 Dakota Ave N
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9391
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9391
Gr: 7-8 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Spring Valley Colony Elementary - 05
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
23064 365th Ave
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9311
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9311
Gr: K-8 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
302 Dakota Ave N
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9311
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9311
Gr: 7-8 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Jerauld County, SD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Jerauld County, SD include Wessington Springs Jr. High - 04 and Spring Valley Colony Elementary - 05.
How many public middle schools are located in Jerauld County?
3 public middle schools are located in Jerauld County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jerauld County?
Jerauld County public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).
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