For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 96 students in Whitewood, SD.
The top ranked public middle schools in Whitewood, SD are Atall Elementary - 17, Elm Springs Elementary - 13 and Opal Elementary - 15. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whitewood, SD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Whitewood have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 41% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Whitewood, SD (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Atall Elementary - 17
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16375 Atall Rd
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Grades: K-8
| 9 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Elm Springs Elementary - 13
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21309 Elm Springs Rd
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Grades: K-8
| 6 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Opal Elementary - 15
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18010 Opal Rd
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Grades: K-8
| 14 students
Rank: #44.
Hereford Elementary - 08
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15998 Cross S Rd
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Grades: K-8
| 11 students
Rank: #55.
Central Meade County School - 09
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19625 Ball Field Road
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Grades: K-8
| 56 students
Whitewood, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 16
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Grades: K-8
| 8 students
Po Box 16
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Grades: K-8
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Whitewood, SD?
The top ranked public middle schools in Whitewood, SD include Atall Elementary - 17, Elm Springs Elementary - 13 and Opal Elementary - 15.
How many public middle schools are located in Whitewood?
5 public middle schools are located in Whitewood.
What is the racial composition of students in Whitewood?
Whitewood public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 41% (majority American Indian).
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