Top 5 Best Mcpherson County Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 127 students in Mcpherson County, SD.
The top ranked public middle schools in Mcpherson County, SD are Grassland Colony Elementary - 06, Leola Jr. High - 03 and Eureka Jr. High - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mcpherson County, SD 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 44% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Mcpherson County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Middle Schools in Mcpherson County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grassland Colony Elementary - 06
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11865 370th Ave
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Grades: K-8
| 15 students
Rank: #22.
Leola Jr. High - 03
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
820 Leola Ave
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Grades: 6-8
| 27 students
Rank: #33.
Eureka Jr. High - 03
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
805 10th St
Eureka, SD 57437
(605) 284-2875
Grades: 7-8
| 27 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Long Lake Colony Elementary - 05
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
36848 123rd St
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Grades: K-8
| 27 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Spring Creek Colony Elementary - 04
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
36562 102nd St
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Grades: K-8
| 31 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Mcpherson County, SD

Mcpherson County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 350
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Grades: PK-6
| 69 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Mcpherson County, SD?
The top ranked public middle schools in Mcpherson County, SD include Grassland Colony Elementary - 06, Leola Jr. High - 03 and Eureka Jr. High - 03.
How many public middle schools are located in Mcpherson County?
5 public middle schools are located in Mcpherson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mcpherson County?
Mcpherson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).

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