For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 86 students in Aurora County, SD.
The top ranked public middle schools in Aurora County, SD are Plankinton Jr. High - 03, Aurora Plains Middle School - 04 and White Lake Middle School - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aurora County, SD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Aurora County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 38% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Aurora County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plankinton Jr. High - 03
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
404 E Davenport St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-7743
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-7743
Grades: 7-8
| 54 students
Rank: #22.
Aurora Plains Middle School - 04
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 E 10th St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Grades: 4-8
| 4 students
Rank: #33.
White Lake Middle School - 03
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
410 E 4th St
White Lake, SD 57383
(605) 249-2251
White Lake, SD 57383
(605) 249-2251
Grades: 6-8
| 28 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dakota Reach Middle School - 07
Special Education School
1400 E 10th St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Grades: 5-8
| 0 students
Aurora County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
506 E Main
Stickney, SD 57375
(605) 732-4221
Stickney, SD 57375
(605) 732-4221
Grades: K-6
| 56 students
506 E Main
Stickney, SD 57375
(605) 732-4221
Stickney, SD 57375
(605) 732-4221
Grades: 9-12
| 25 students
506 E Main
Stickney, SD 57375
(605) 732-4221
Stickney, SD 57375
(605) 732-4221
Grades: 7-8
| 16 students
506 E Main
Stickney, SD 57375
(605) 732-4221
Stickney, SD 57375
(605) 732-4221
Grades: PK
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Aurora County, SD?
The top ranked public middle schools in Aurora County, SD include Plankinton Jr. High - 03, Aurora Plains Middle School - 04 and White Lake Middle School - 03.
How many public middle schools are located in Aurora County, SD?
4 public middle schools are located in Aurora County, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in Aurora County, SD?
Aurora County, SD public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 38% (majority American Indian).
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