For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 93 students in Philip, SD.
The top ranked public middle schools in Philip, SD are Milesville Elementary - 08 and Philip Jr. High - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Philip, SD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Philip have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Philip, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Milesville Elementary - 08
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22053 Harding Grove Rd
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2001
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2001
Grades: K-8
| 17 students
Rank: #22.
Philip Jr. High - 03
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
330 Scottie Ave
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2680
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2680
Grades: 6-8
| 76 students
Philip, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 730
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2001
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2001
Grades: K-8
| 8 students
330 Scottie Ave
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2001
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2001
Grades: K-8
| 5 students
24061 Kirley Road
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2001
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2001
Grades: K-8
| 4 students
Po Box 730
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2001
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2001
Grades: K-8
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Philip, SD?
The top ranked public middle schools in Philip, SD include Milesville Elementary - 08 and Philip Jr. High - 03.
How many public middle schools are located in Philip?
2 public middle schools are located in Philip.
What is the racial composition of students in Philip?
Philip public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).
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