For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 866 students in Eagle Butte, SD.
The top ranked public middle schools in Eagle Butte, SD are E.a.g.l.e. Center - 09 and Eagle Butte Jr. High - 06. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Eagle Butte, SD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Eagle Butte have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% 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 Eagle Butte, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
E.a.g.l.e. Center - 09
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
E St
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8773
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8773
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Eagle Butte Jr. High - 06
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
672 Main St
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-7841
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-7841
Grades: 7-8
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
2004 E Street
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8777
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8777
Grades: K-12
| 862 students
Eagle Butte, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
S Prairie Rd
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-2702
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-2702
Grades: 3-4
| 62 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Eagle Butte, SD?
The top ranked public middle schools in Eagle Butte, SD include E.a.g.l.e. Center - 09 and Eagle Butte Jr. High - 06.
How many public middle schools are located in Eagle Butte?
3 public middle schools are located in Eagle Butte.
What is the racial composition of students in Eagle Butte?
Eagle Butte public middle schools minority enrollment is 100% 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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