For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 143 students in Salem, SD.
The top ranked public middle schools in Salem, SD are Mccook Central Middle School - 03 and Goldenview Colony School - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salem, SD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Salem have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Salem, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mccook Central Middle School - 03
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 E Essex
Salem, SD 57058
(605) 425-2264
Salem, SD 57058
(605) 425-2264
Grades: 5-8
| 115 students
Rank: #22.
Goldenview Colony School - 04
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25473 438th Ave
Salem, SD 57058
(605) 425-2264
Salem, SD 57058
(605) 425-2264
Grades: K-8
| 28 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Salem, SD?
The top ranked public middle schools in Salem, SD include Mccook Central Middle School - 03 and Goldenview Colony School - 04.
How many public middle schools are located in Salem?
2 public middle schools are located in Salem.
What is the racial composition of students in Salem?
Salem public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).
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