For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,369 students in Lincoln County, SD.
The top ranked public middle schools in Lincoln County, SD are Lennox Jr. High - 08, Harrisburg North Middle School - 08 and Tea Area Middle School - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, SD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 41% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lincoln County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lennox Jr. High - 08
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1201 S Main St
Lennox, SD 57039
(605) 647-2203
Lennox, SD 57039
(605) 647-2203
Grades: 7-8
| 189 students
Rank: #22.
Harrisburg North Middle School - 08
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2201 W 95th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 743-2567
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 743-2567
Grades: 6-8
| 747 students
Rank: #33.
Tea Area Middle School - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
515 W Brian St
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Grades: 6-8
| 563 students
Rank: #44.
Harrisburg South Middle School - 03
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 S Cliff Ave
Harrisburg, SD 57032
(605) 743-2567
Harrisburg, SD 57032
(605) 743-2567
Grades: 6-8
| 667 students
Rank: #55.
Canton Middle School - 04
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 N Main St
Canton, SD 57013
(605) 764-2706
Canton, SD 57013
(605) 764-2706
Grades: 6-8
| 203 students
Lincoln County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
220 S Bartlett
Canton, SD 57013
(605) 764-2570
Canton, SD 57013
(605) 764-2570
Grades: PK-K
| 80 students
600 South Cliff Avenue
Harrisburg, SD 57032
(605) 743-2567
Harrisburg, SD 57032
(605) 743-2567
Grades: 9-12
| 295 students
515 W Brian
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Grades: 3-5
| 352 students
Po Box 38
Lennox, SD 57039
(605) 498-2434
Lennox, SD 57039
(605) 498-2434
Grades: PK-5
| 412 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lincoln County, SD?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lincoln County, SD include Lennox Jr. High - 08, Harrisburg North Middle School - 08 and Tea Area Middle School - 02.
How many public middle schools are located in Lincoln County?
5 public middle schools are located in Lincoln County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 41% (majority American Indian).
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