For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 722 students in Union County, SD.
The top ranked public middle schools in Union County, SD are Dakota Valley Middle School - 03, Elk Point-jefferson Middle School - 03 and Alcester-hudson Jr. High - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union County, SD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Union County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 Union County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dakota Valley Middle School - 03
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1150 Northshore Dr
North Sioux City, SD 57049
(605) 422-3830
North Sioux City, SD 57049
(605) 422-3830
Grades: 6-8
| 342 students
Rank: #22.
Elk Point-jefferson Middle School - 03
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
402 S Douglas St
Elk Point, SD 57025
(605) 356-5901
Elk Point, SD 57025
(605) 356-5901
Grades: 6-8
| 153 students
Rank: #33.
Alcester-hudson Jr. High - 03
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
409 E 6th St
Alcester, SD 57001
(605) 934-1890
Alcester, SD 57001
(605) 934-1890
Grades: 7-8
| 53 students
Rank: #44.
Beresford Middle School - 03
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
205 W Maple St
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 763-2139
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 763-2139
Grades: 6-8
| 174 students
Union County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Aspire High School - 02 (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1109 West Cedar
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 763-8011
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 763-8011
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Po Box 578
Elk Point, SD 57025
(605) 356-5901
Elk Point, SD 57025
(605) 356-5901
Grades: 9-12
| 226 students
Po Box 232
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 957-4151
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 957-4151
Grades: 4-5
| 172 students
Woodfield Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
205 W Maple
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 763-2139
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 763-2139
Grades: 5-12
| 39 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Union County, SD?
The top ranked public middle schools in Union County, SD include Dakota Valley Middle School - 03, Elk Point-jefferson Middle School - 03 and Alcester-hudson Jr. High - 03.
How many public middle schools are located in Union County?
4 public middle schools are located in Union County.
What is the racial composition of students in Union County?
Union County public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% 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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