For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public middle schools serving 3,934 students in Pennington County, SD.
The top ranked public middle schools in Pennington County, SD are Southwest Middle School - 38, Wall Middle School - 06 and Hill City Middle School - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pennington County, SD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Pennington County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the South Dakota public middle school average of 38% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Pennington County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southwest Middle School - 38
(Math: 59% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4501 Park Dr
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 394-6792
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 394-6792
Grades: 6-8
| 647 students
Rank: #22.
Wall Middle School - 06
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 S Blvd W
Wall, SD 57790
(605) 279-2156
Wall, SD 57790
(605) 279-2156
Grades: 6-8
| 65 students
Rank: #33.
Hill City Middle School - 04
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
341 Main St
Hill City, SD 57745
(605) 574-3025
Hill City, SD 57745
(605) 574-3025
Grades: 6-8
| 123 students
Rank: #44.
West Middle School - 37
(Math: 42% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1003 Soo San Dr
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 394-4033
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 394-4033
Grades: 6-8
| 601 students
Rank: #55.
New Underwood Jr. High - 04
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 E Ash St
New Underwood, SD 57761
(605) 754-6485
New Underwood, SD 57761
(605) 754-6485
Grades: 6-8
| 64 students
Rank: #66.
Douglas Middle School - 01
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
691 Tower Rd
Box Elder, SD 57719
(605) 923-0050
Box Elder, SD 57719
(605) 923-0050
Grades: 6-8
| 659 students
Rank: #77.
East Middle School - 30
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4860 Homestead St
Rapid City, SD 57703
(605) 394-4092
Rapid City, SD 57703
(605) 394-4092
Grades: 6-8
| 596 students
Rank: #88.
South Middle School - 36
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2 Indiana St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4024
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4024
Grades: 6-8
| 596 students
Rank: #99.
Jefferson Building - 64
Special Education School
21 St Joseph St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1813
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1813
Grades: PK-12
| 33 students
Rank: #1010.
North Middle School - 35
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1501 N Maple St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4042
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4042
Grades: 6-8
| 525 students
Rank: n/an/a
625 9th St Ste 208
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4067
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4067
Grades: 6-8
| 16 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wellfully - 65
Alternative School
22 Waterloo St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4048
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4048
Grades: 1-12
| 9 students
Pennington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
9th Grade Academy - 72 (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1315 Quincy St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-3553
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-3553
Grades: 9-10
| 59 students
Alternative Education Center - 73 (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
21 St Joseph St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4048
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4048
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
401 Don Williams Dr
Box Elder, SD 57719
(605) 923-0080
Box Elder, SD 57719
(605) 923-0080
Grades: K-1
| 464 students
Career Learning Center - 71 (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
730 East Watertown
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-6718
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-6718
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
420 Patriot Drive
Box Elder, SD 57719
(605) 923-0013
Box Elder, SD 57719
(605) 923-0013
Grades: 9-12
| 703 students
441 Don Williams Dr
Box Elder, SD 57719
(605) 923-0070
Box Elder, SD 57719
(605) 923-0070
Grades: 2-3
| 492 students
Kibben-kuster - 52 (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
3302 West St Cloud St
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 394-1813
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 394-1813
Grades: PK-12
| 37 students
Po Box 128
New Underwood, SD 57761
(605) 754-6485
New Underwood, SD 57761
(605) 754-6485
Grades: 7-8
| 48 students
Virtual School - 74 (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
21 St Joseph Street
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4048
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4048
Grades: 6-12
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Pennington County, SD?
The top ranked public middle schools in Pennington County, SD include Southwest Middle School - 38, Wall Middle School - 06 and Hill City Middle School - 04.
How many public middle schools are located in Pennington County, SD?
12 public middle schools are located in Pennington County, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in Pennington County, SD?
Pennington County, SD public middle schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the South Dakota public middle schools average of 38% (majority American Indian).
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