Best Jerauld County Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 84 students in Jerauld County, SD.

The top ranked public middle schools in Jerauld County, SD are Wessington Springs Jr. High - 04 and Spring Valley Colony Elementary - 05. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Jerauld County, SD public middle schools have an score of 32% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and score of 60% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Jerauld County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Jerauld County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Wessington Springs Jr. High - 04

(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
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302 Dakota Ave N
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9391

Gr: 7-8 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Rank: #22.

Spring Valley Colony Elementary - 05

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
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23064 365th Ave
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9311

Gr: K-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1

Rank: n/an/a

Wessington Springs Middle School Cyber School - 93

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302 Dakota Ave N
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9311

Gr: 7-8 | 23 students Minority enrollment: 13%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Jerauld County, SD

Jerauld County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Alpena Elementary School (Closed 2004)

Po Box 40
Alpena, SD 57312
(605) 849-3258

Gr: K-5 | 6 students

Alpena Hi School (Closed 2004)

Po Box 40
Alpena, SD 57312
(605) 849-3258

Gr: 9-12 | 6 students

Alpena Middle School (Closed 2004)

Po Box 40
Alpena, SD 57312
(605) 849-3258

Gr: 6-8 | 5 students

Spring Valley High School - 06 (Closed 2013)

23064 365th Ave
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9311

Gr: 9-12 | 3 students

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The top ranked public middle schools in Jerauld County, SD include Wessington Springs Jr. High - 04 and Spring Valley Colony Elementary - 05.

How many public middle schools are located in Jerauld County?

3 public middle schools are located in Jerauld County.

What is the racial composition of students in Jerauld County?

Jerauld County public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% 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).