Best Custer County Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 157 students in Custer County, SD.

The top ranked public middle school in Custer County, SD is Custer Jr. High - 05. 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 score of 37% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and score of 57% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Custer County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% 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 Custer County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Custer Jr. High - 05

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
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Bottom 50%

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1645 Wildcat Ln
Custer, SD 57730
(605) 673-4473

Gr: 7-8 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Rank: n/an/a

Hermosa Middle School - 07

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11 4th St
Hermosa, SD 57744
(605) 255-4345

Gr: 7-8 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

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

Custer County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Star Evergreen High School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

12279 Brady Dr
Custer, SD 57730
(605) 673-2521

Gr: 9-12

Star Evergreen Junior High School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

12279 Brady Dr
Custer, SD 57730
(605) 673-2521

Gr: 7-8

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.

How many public middle schools are located in Custer County?

2 public middle schools are located in Custer County.

What is the racial composition of students in Custer County?

Custer 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).