For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 280 students in Dell Rapids, SD.
The top-ranked public middle school in Dell Rapids, SD is Dell Rapids Middle School - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dell Rapids, SD public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Dell Rapids have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Dell Rapids, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dell Rapids Middle School - 03
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1216 N Garfield Ave
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5473
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5473
Gr: 5-8 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Dell Rapids, SD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dell Rapids, SD include Dell Rapids Middle School - 03.
How many public middle schools are located in Dell Rapids?
1 public middle schools are located in Dell Rapids.
What is the racial composition of students in Dell Rapids?
Dell Rapids public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).
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