For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 126 students in Groton, SD.
The top ranked public middle school in Groton, SD is Groton Area Middle School - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Groton, SD public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Groton have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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 Groton, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Groton Area Middle School - 04
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
502 N 2nd St
Groton, SD 57445
(605) 397-8381
Groton, SD 57445
(605) 397-8381
Grades: 6-8
| 126 students
Groton, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 410
Groton, SD 57445
(605) 397-8381
Groton, SD 57445
(605) 397-8381
Grades: PK-8
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Groton, SD?
The top ranked public middle schools in Groton, SD include Groton Area Middle School - 04.
How many public middle schools are located in Groton?
1 public middle schools are located in Groton.
What is the racial composition of students in Groton?
Groton public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% 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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