For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 71 students in Florence, SD.
The top-ranked public middle school in Florence, SD is Florence Middle School - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Florence, SD public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Florence have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 1% 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 Florence, SD (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Florence Middle School - 03
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
515 Main Ave
Florence, SD 57235
(605) 758-2412
Florence, SD 57235
(605) 758-2412
Gr: 6-8 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Florence, SD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Florence, SD include Florence Middle School - 03.
How many public middle schools are located in Florence?
1 public middle schools are located in Florence.
What is the racial composition of students in Florence?
Florence public middle schools minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).
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