For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 383 students in Clay County, SD.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Clay County, SD are Vermillion Middle School - 02 and Irene - Wakonda Jr. High - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay County, SD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Clay County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vermillion Middle School - 02
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
422 Princeton St
Vermillion, SD 57069
(605) 677-7025
Vermillion, SD 57069
(605) 677-7025
Gr: 6-8 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Irene - Wakonda Jr. High - 04
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
130 E State St
Irene, SD 57037
(605) 263-3313
Irene, SD 57037
(605) 263-3313
Gr: 7-8 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Clay County, SD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Clay County, SD include Vermillion Middle School - 02 and Irene - Wakonda Jr. High - 04.
How many public middle schools are located in Clay County?
2 public middle schools are located in Clay County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County?
Clay County public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).
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