For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 289 students in Day County, SD.
The top ranked public middle schools in Day County, SD are Webster Area Middle School - 02 and Waubay Middle School - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Day County, SD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Day County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public middle school average of 41% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Day County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Webster Area Middle School - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102 E Ninth Ave
Webster, SD 57274
(605) 345-4651
Webster, SD 57274
(605) 345-4651
Grades: 6-8
| 125 students
Rank: #22.
Waubay Middle School - 03
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
202 W School Rd
Waubay, SD 57273
(605) 947-4529
Waubay, SD 57273
(605) 947-4529
Grades: 7-8
| 32 students
Rank: n/an/a
Enemy Swim Day School
Magnet School
13525 446th Avenue
Waubay, SD 57273
(605) 947-4605
Waubay, SD 57273
(605) 947-4605
Grades: K-8
| 132 students
Day County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 107
Bristol, SD 57219
(605) 492-3149
Bristol, SD 57219
(605) 492-3149
Grades: PK-8
| 69 students
302 East Bjornson Ave
Roslyn, SD 57261
(605) 486-4561
Roslyn, SD 57261
(605) 486-4561
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
302 East Bjornson Ave
Roslyn, SD 57261
(605) 486-4311
Roslyn, SD 57261
(605) 486-4311
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
302 East Bjornson Ave
Roslyn, SD 57261
(605) 486-4311
Roslyn, SD 57261
(605) 486-4311
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Day County, SD?
The top ranked public middle schools in Day County, SD include Webster Area Middle School - 02 and Waubay Middle School - 03.
How many public middle schools are located in Day County?
3 public middle schools are located in Day County.
What is the racial composition of students in Day County?
Day County public middle schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 41% (majority American Indian).
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