For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 167 students in 57430, SD.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 57430, SD are Sunset Colony Elementary - 04, Westwood Rural Elementary - 05 and Britton-hecla Middle School - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 57430 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in 57430, SD have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).
Best 57430, SD Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Sunset Colony Elementary - 04
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
41632 109th St
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Gr: K-8 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Westwood Rural Elementary - 05
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
499 Westwood Rd
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Gr: K-8 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #33.
Britton-hecla Middle School - 03
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
759 5th St
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Gr: 6-8 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 57430, SD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 57430, SD include Sunset Colony Elementary - 04, Westwood Rural Elementary - 05 and Britton-hecla Middle School - 03.
How many public middle schools are located in 57430?
3 public middle schools are located in 57430.
What is the racial composition of students in 57430?
57430 public middle schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).
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