For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 74 students in Wessington Springs, SD.
The top ranked public middle schools in Wessington Springs, SD are Wessington Springs Jr. High - 04 and Spring Valley Colony Elementary - 05. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wessington Springs, 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 60% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Wessington Springs have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 1% 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 Wessington Springs, SD (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wessington Springs Jr. High - 04
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
302 Dakota Ave N
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9391
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9391
Grades: 7-8
| 42 students
Rank: #22.
Spring Valley Colony Elementary - 05
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
23064 365th Ave
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9311
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9311
Grades: K-8
| 24 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wessington Springs Middle School Cyber School - 93
Magnet School
302 Dakota Ave N
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9311
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9311
Grades: 7-8
| 8 students
Wessington Springs, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
23064 365th Ave
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9311
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9311
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Wessington Springs, SD?
The top ranked public middle schools in Wessington Springs, SD include Wessington Springs Jr. High - 04 and Spring Valley Colony Elementary - 05.
How many public middle schools are located in Wessington Springs?
3 public middle schools are located in Wessington Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Wessington Springs?
Wessington Springs public middle schools minority enrollment is 1% 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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