For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 296 students in Colton, SD.
The top-ranked public middle school in Colton, SD is Tri-valley Intermediate School - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colton, SD public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Colton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Colton, SD (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tri-valley Intermediate School - 03
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
46450 252nd St
Colton, SD 57018
(605) 446-3538
Colton, SD 57018
(605) 446-3538
Gr: 5-8 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Colton, SD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Colton, SD include Tri-valley Intermediate School - 03.
How many public middle schools are located in Colton?
1 public middle schools are located in Colton.
What is the racial composition of students in Colton?
Colton public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).
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