For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 1,180 students in Brookings County, SD.
The top ranked public middle schools in Brookings County, SD are Newdale Colony Elementary - 04, Red Willow Colony School - 09 and Rolland Colony Elementary - 05. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brookings County, SD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Brookings County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 Brookings County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newdale Colony Elementary - 04
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
21336 484th Ave
Elkton, SD 57026
(605) 542-2541
Elkton, SD 57026
(605) 542-2541
Grades: K-8
| 23 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Red Willow Colony School - 09
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20019 474th Ave
White, SD 57275
(605) 629-1152
White, SD 57275
(605) 629-1152
Grades: K-8
| 21 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Rolland Colony Elementary - 05
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
48088 210th St
White, SD 57276
(605) 542-2541
White, SD 57276
(605) 542-2541
Grades: K-8
| 15 students
Rank: #44.
Sioux Valley Middle School - 04
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Hansina Ave
Volga, SD 57071
(605) 627-5657
Volga, SD 57071
(605) 627-5657
Grades: 6-8
| 171 students
Rank: #55.
Elkton Jr. High - 03
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
508 Buffalo St
Elkton, SD 57026
(605) 542-2541
Elkton, SD 57026
(605) 542-2541
Grades: 7-8
| 65 students
Rank: #66.
George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1801 12th St S
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4500
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4500
Grades: 6-8
| 796 students
Rank: #77.
Deubrook Jr. High - 02
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 School Ave
White, SD 57276
(605) 629-1114
White, SD 57276
(605) 629-1114
Grades: 7-8
| 66 students
Rank: #88.
Norfeld Colony Elementary - 07
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
20426 482nd Ave
White, SD 57276
(605) 794-1152
White, SD 57276
(605) 794-1152
Grades: K-8
| 23 students
Brookings County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
521 4th St
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4400
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 273 students
E Central Multi-district High School (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
700 Elm Ave
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4754
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4754
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Select Credit Recovery Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
700 Elm Ave
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4757
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4757
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Brookings County, SD?
The top ranked public middle schools in Brookings County, SD include Newdale Colony Elementary - 04, Red Willow Colony School - 09 and Rolland Colony Elementary - 05.
How many public middle schools are located in Brookings County, SD?
8 public middle schools are located in Brookings County, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in Brookings County, SD?
Brookings County, SD public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% 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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