For the 2026 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 6-8 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Groton, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 410
Groton, SD 57445
(605) 397-8381
Groton, SD 57445
(605) 397-8381
Gr: 9-12 | 169 students Minority enrollment: 1%
Po Box 410
Groton, SD 57445
(605) 397-8381
Groton, SD 57445
(605) 397-8381
Gr: PK-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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).
Recent Articles
The Experience of Being a New Student Mid-Year
Learn what students experience when transferring to a public school mid-year and how schools help new students adjust socially and academically.
How Public Schools Structure Free Periods or Study Time
Learn how public schools structure free periods or study time to support homework, tutoring, enrichment, and student independence.
The Role of Hallways, Common Areas, and Shared Spaces in Public Schools
Discover how hallways, cafeterias, libraries, and shared spaces shape student learning, safety, and school culture in public schools.