Best Wakpala Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 41 students in Wakpala, SD.
The top-ranked public middle school in Wakpala, SD is Wakpala Middle School - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wakpala, SD public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Wakpala have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Middle Schools in Wakpala, SD (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wakpala Middle School - 04
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
12250 Sd Hwy 1806
Wakpala, SD 57658
(605) 845-3040
Gr: 6-8 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Wakpala, SD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Wakpala, SD include Wakpala Middle School - 04.
How many public middle schools are located in Wakpala?
1 public middle schools are located in Wakpala.
What is the racial composition of students in Wakpala?
Wakpala public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).

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