For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 101 students in Custer, SD.
The top-ranked public middle school in Custer, SD is Custer Jr. High - 05. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Custer, SD public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Custer have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Custer, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Custer Jr. High - 05
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1645 Wildcat Ln
Custer, SD 57730
(605) 673-4473
Custer, SD 57730
(605) 673-4473
Gr: 7-8 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Custer, SD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Custer, SD include Custer Jr. High - 05.
How many public middle schools are located in Custer?
1 public middle schools are located in Custer.
What is the racial composition of students in Custer?
Custer public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% 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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