For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 20 students in Bowdle, SD.
The top-ranked public middle school in Bowdle, SD is Bowdle Jr. High - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bowdle, SD public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Bowdle have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Bowdle, SD (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bowdle Jr. High - 03
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3083 2nd Ave
Bowdle, SD 57428
(605) 285-6590
Bowdle, SD 57428
(605) 285-6590
Gr: 6-8 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Bowdle, SD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bowdle, SD include Bowdle Jr. High - 03.
How many public middle schools are located in Bowdle?
1 public middle schools are located in Bowdle.
What is the racial composition of students in Bowdle?
Bowdle public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).
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