For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 779 students in Davison County, SD. The top ranked public middle schools in Davison County, SD are Ethan Jr. High - 03, Mitchell Middle School - 02 and Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Davison County, SD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Davison County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 41% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Davison County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ethan Jr. High - 03
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
320 S 2nd St
Ethan, SD 57334
(605) 227-4211
Ethan, SD 57334
(605) 227-4211
Grades: 7-8
| 44 students
Rank: #22.
Mitchell Middle School - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 W 10th Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-3051
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-3051
Grades: 6-8
| 616 students
Rank: #33.
Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25986 Rosedale Rd
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 239-4215
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 239-4215
Grades: K-8
| 25 students
Rank: #44.
Mount Vernon Middle School - 03
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 N Main
Mount Vernon, SD 57363
(605) 236-5237
Mount Vernon, SD 57363
(605) 236-5237
Grades: 6-8
| 57 students
Rank: #55.
Abbott House Elementary - 06
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
909 Court Merrill St
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2486
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2486
Grades: K-8
| 15 students
Rank: #66.
New Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 08
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
41844 269th St
Ethan, SD 57334
(605) 928-3040
Ethan, SD 57334
(605) 928-3040
Grades: PK-8
| 22 students
Davison County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
James Valley Ed Co-op (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
929 E 2nd Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-3021
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-3021
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Davison County, SD?
The top ranked public middle schools in Davison County, SD include Ethan Jr. High - 03, Mitchell Middle School - 02 and Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11. Davison County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in South Dakota.
How many public middle schools are located in Davison County?
6 public middle schools are located in Davison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Davison County?
Davison County public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 41% (majority American Indian).
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