For the 2024 school year, there are 5 blue ribbon public middle schools serving 410 students in South Dakota.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in South Dakota are Timber Lake Middle School - 03, Gettysburg Middle School - 03 and Alcester-hudson Jr. High - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Dakota blue ribbon public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 38% (majority American Indian).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools in South Dakota (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Timber Lake Middle School - 03
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 Main St
Timber Lake, SD 57656
(605) 865-3654
Timber Lake, SD 57656
(605) 865-3654
Grades: 6-8
| 90 students
Rank: #22.
Gettysburg Middle School - 03
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 E King Ave
Gettysburg, SD 57442
(605) 765-2436
Gettysburg, SD 57442
(605) 765-2436
Grades: 6-8
| 51 students
Rank: #33.
Alcester-hudson Jr. High - 03
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
409 E 6th St
Alcester, SD 57001
(605) 934-1890
Alcester, SD 57001
(605) 934-1890
Grades: 7-8
| 57 students
Rank: #44.
Hamlin Middle School - 02
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
44577 188th St
Hayti, SD 57241
(605) 783-3644
Hayti, SD 57241
(605) 783-3644
Grades: 6-8
| 192 students
Rank: #55.
Oldham-ramona Jr. High - 03
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
220 W 2nd St
Ramona, SD 57054
(605) 482-8244
Ramona, SD 57054
(605) 482-8244
Grades: 7-8
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in South Dakota?
The top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in South Dakota include Timber Lake Middle School - 03, Gettysburg Middle School - 03 and Alcester-hudson Jr. High - 03.
How many blue ribbon public middle schools are located in South Dakota?
5 blue ribbon public middle schools are located in South Dakota.
What is the racial composition of students in South Dakota?
South Dakota blue ribbon public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 38% (majority American Indian).
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