Best Aberdeen Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 971 students in Aberdeen, SD.

The top-ranked public middle schools in Aberdeen, SD are Holgate Middle School - 02 and Simmons Middle School - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Aberdeen, 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 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Aberdeen have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).