Best Custer County Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 316 students in Custer County, SD.
The top ranked public middle schools in Custer County, SD are Custer Jr. High - 05 and Hermosa Elementary - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Custer County, SD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Custer County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 38% (majority American Indian).

Best Custer County Public Middle Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Custer Jr. High - 05
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1645 Wildcat Ln
Custer, SD 57730
(605) 673-4473
Grades: 7-8
| 83 students
Rank: #22.
Hermosa Elementary - 04
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
11 4th St
Hermosa, SD 57744
(605) 255-4345
Grades: K-8
| 233 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Custer County, SD

Custer County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
110 Linn St
Fairburn, SD 57738
(605) 255-4345
Grades: K-8
| 12 students
15942 Lower Spring Creek Rd
Hermosa, SD 57744
(605) 255-4345
Grades: K-8
| 7 students
12279 Brady Dr
Custer, SD 57730
(605) 673-2521
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
12279 Brady Dr
Custer, SD 57730
(605) 673-2521
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Custer County, SD?
The top ranked public middle schools in Custer County, SD include Custer Jr. High - 05 and Hermosa Elementary - 04.
How many public middle schools are located in Custer County, SD?
2 public middle schools are located in Custer County, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in Custer County, SD?
Custer County, SD public middle schools minority enrollment is 17% 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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