Best Codington County Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 765 students in Codington County, SD.

The top-ranked public middle schools in Codington County, SD are Watertown Middle School - 02, Florence Middle School - 03 and Waverly-south Shore Middle School - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Codington County, SD public middle schools have an score of 44% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and score of 59% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Codington County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Middle Schools in Codington County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Watertown Middle School - 02

(Math: 50% | Reading: 64%)
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1700 11th St Ne
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6370

Gr: 7-8 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Rank: #22.

Florence Middle School - 03

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
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515 Main Ave
Florence, SD 57235
(605) 758-2412

Gr: 6-8 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Rank: #33.

Waverly-south Shore Middle School - 03

(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
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319 Mary Pl
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 886-9174

Gr: 6-8 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Rank: #44.

Henry Middle School - 03

(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
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111 N Cedar
Henry, SD 57243
(605) 532-5364

Gr: 6-8 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Codington County, SD

Codington County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Garfield Education Center - 14 (Closed 2023)

216 10th St Se
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6398

Gr: PK | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

Garfield Elementary - 03 (Closed 2023)

216 10th St Se
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6399

Gr: PK-K | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1

Northeast Technical High School - 01 (Closed 2023)

Vocational School

1311 3rd Ave Ne
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6380

Gr: 9-12

Roosevelt Elementary - 08 (Closed 2024)

412 2nd St Se
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6360

Gr: PK-4 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

South Shore Elementary - 04 (Closed 2012)

203 South School St
South Shore, SD 57263
(605) 756-4120

Gr: PK-5 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

South Shore High School - 01 (Closed 2009)

203 S School St
South Shore, SD 57263
(605) 756-4120

Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

South Shore Junior High - 03 (Closed 2009)

203 S School St
South Shore, SD 57263
(605) 756-4120

Gr: 7-8 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Codington County, SD?

The top-ranked public middle schools in Codington County, SD include Watertown Middle School - 02, Florence Middle School - 03 and Waverly-south Shore Middle School - 03.

How many public middle schools are located in Codington County?

4 public middle schools are located in Codington County.

What is the racial composition of students in Codington County?

Codington County public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).