For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 1,367 students in Turner County, SD.
The top ranked public schools in Turner County, SD are Centerville Elementary - 02, Centerville Middle School - 03 and Parker Jr. High - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Turner County, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Turner County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Turner County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Centerville Elementary - 02
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
610 Lincoln St
Centerville, SD 57014
(605) 563-2291
Centerville, SD 57014
(605) 563-2291
Grades: PK-5
| 119 students
Rank: #22.
Centerville Middle School - 03
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
610 Lincoln St
Centerville, SD 57014
(605) 563-2291
Centerville, SD 57014
(605) 563-2291
Grades: 6-8
| 69 students
Rank: #33.
Parker Jr. High - 03
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
335 W 1st St
Parker, SD 57053
(605) 297-3456
Parker, SD 57053
(605) 297-3456
Grades: 7-8
| 69 students
Rank: #44.
Marion Elementary - 02
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 S Cedar St
Marion, SD 57043
(605) 648-3615
Marion, SD 57043
(605) 648-3615
Grades: PK-5
| 105 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Cameron Colony Elementary - 04
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
28971 447th Ave
Viborg, SD 57070
(605) 766-5418
Viborg, SD 57070
(605) 766-5418
Grades: K-8
| 14 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Marion High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 S Cedar St
Marion, SD 57043
(605) 648-3615
Marion, SD 57043
(605) 648-3615
Grades: 9-12
| 53 students
Rank: #77.
Marion Middle School - 03
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 S Cedar St
Marion, SD 57043
(605) 648-3615
Marion, SD 57043
(605) 648-3615
Grades: 6-8
| 54 students
Rank: #88.
Viborg-hurley High School - 01
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
203 W Park Ave
Viborg, SD 57070
(605) 766-5418
Viborg, SD 57070
(605) 766-5418
Grades: 9-12
| 125 students
Rank: #99.
Parker Elementary - 02
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
335 W 1st St
Parker, SD 57053
(605) 297-3237
Parker, SD 57053
(605) 297-3237
Grades: PK-6
| 253 students
Rank: #1010.
Centerville High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
610 Lincoln St
Centerville, SD 57014
(605) 563-2291
Centerville, SD 57014
(605) 563-2291
Grades: 9-12
| 92 students
Rank: #1111.
Viborg-hurley Elementary - 02
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
203 W Park Ave
Viborg, SD 57070
(605) 766-5418
Viborg, SD 57070
(605) 766-5418
Grades: PK-4
| 154 students
Rank: #1212.
Viborg-hurley Middle School - 03
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 Adams St
Viborg, SD 57070
(605) 766-5418
Viborg, SD 57070
(605) 766-5418
Grades: 5-8
| 113 students
Rank: #1313.
Parker High School - 01
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
335 W 1st St
Parker, SD 57053
(605) 297-3456
Parker, SD 57053
(605) 297-3456
Grades: 9-12
| 147 students
Turner County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
401 First St
Chancellor, SD 57015
(605) 647-2754
Chancellor, SD 57015
(605) 647-2754
Grades: K-4
| 51 students
501 Adams St
Hurley, SD 57036
(605) 238-5221
Hurley, SD 57036
(605) 238-5221
Grades: PK-6
| 66 students
501 Adams St
Hurley, SD 57036
(605) 238-5221
Hurley, SD 57036
(605) 238-5221
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
203 West Park Ave
Viborg, SD 57070
(605) 766-5418
Viborg, SD 57070
(605) 766-5418
Grades: 7-8
| 39 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Turner County, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Turner County, SD include Centerville Elementary - 02, Centerville Middle School - 03 and Parker Jr. High - 03.
How many public schools are located in Turner County?
13 public schools are located in Turner County.
What is the racial composition of students in Turner County?
Turner County public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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