For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 332 students in Turner County, SD.
The top ranked public middle schools in Turner County, SD are Centerville Middle School - 03, Parker Jr. High - 03 and Cameron Colony Elementary - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Turner County, SD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Turner County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 41% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Turner County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Centerville Middle School - 03
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
610 Lincoln St
Centerville, SD 57014
(605) 563-2291
Centerville, SD 57014
(605) 563-2291
Grades: 6-8
| 74 students
Rank: #22.
Parker Jr. High - 03
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
335 W 1st St
Parker, SD 57053
(605) 297-3456
Parker, SD 57053
(605) 297-3456
Grades: 7-8
| 72 students
Rank: #33.
Cameron Colony Elementary - 04
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
28971 447th Ave
Viborg, SD 57070
(605) 766-5418
Viborg, SD 57070
(605) 766-5418
Grades: K-8
| 13 students
Rank: #44.
Marion Middle School - 03
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 S Cedar St
Marion, SD 57043
(605) 648-3615
Marion, SD 57043
(605) 648-3615
Grades: 6-8
| 48 students
Rank: #55.
Viborg-hurley Middle School - 03
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 Adams St
Viborg, SD 57070
(605) 766-5418
Viborg, SD 57070
(605) 766-5418
Grades: 5-8
| 125 students
Turner County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
401 First St
Chancellor, SD 57015
(605) 647-2754
Chancellor, SD 57015
(605) 647-2754
Grades: K-4
| 51 students
501 Adams St
Hurley, SD 57036
(605) 238-5221
Hurley, SD 57036
(605) 238-5221
Grades: PK-6
| 66 students
501 Adams St
Hurley, SD 57036
(605) 238-5221
Hurley, SD 57036
(605) 238-5221
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
203 West Park Ave
Viborg, SD 57070
(605) 766-5418
Viborg, SD 57070
(605) 766-5418
Grades: 7-8
| 39 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Turner County, SD?
The top ranked public middle schools in Turner County, SD include Centerville Middle School - 03, Parker Jr. High - 03 and Cameron Colony Elementary - 04.
How many public middle schools are located in Turner County?
5 public middle schools are located in Turner County.
What is the racial composition of students in Turner County?
Turner County public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 41% (majority American Indian).
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