Best Hartford Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 335 students in Hartford, SD.

The top ranked public middle schools in Hartford, SD are Brighten Transition Youth Treatment Center - 07, Falls Academy - 08 and West Central Middle School - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Hartford, SD public middle schools have an score of 46% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Hartford have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Hartford, SD (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Brighten Transition Youth Treatment Center - 07

Alternative School

(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
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46560 264th St
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799

Gr: 8-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Rank: #22.

Falls Academy - 08

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(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
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46560 264th St
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799

Gr: 5-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%

Rank: #33.

West Central Middle School - 04

(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
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705 E 2nd St
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799

Gr: 6-8 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Hartford, SD?

The top ranked public middle schools in Hartford, SD include Brighten Transition Youth Treatment Center - 07, Falls Academy - 08 and West Central Middle School - 04.

How many public middle schools are located in Hartford?

3 public middle schools are located in Hartford.

What is the racial composition of students in Hartford?

Hartford public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).