For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 722 students in Union County, SD.
The top ranked public middle schools in Union County, SD are Elk Point-jefferson Middle School - 03, Dakota Valley Middle School - 03 and Alcester-hudson Jr. High - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union County, SD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Union County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 38% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Union County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elk Point-jefferson Middle School - 03
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
402 S Douglas St
Elk Point, SD 57025
(605) 356-5901
Elk Point, SD 57025
(605) 356-5901
Grades: 6-8
| 165 students
Rank: #22.
Dakota Valley Middle School - 03
(Math: 39% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Northshore Dr
North Sioux City, SD 57049
(605) 422-3830
North Sioux City, SD 57049
(605) 422-3830
Grades: 6-8
| 339 students
Rank: #33.
Alcester-hudson Jr. High - 03
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
409 E 6th St
Alcester, SD 57001
(605) 934-1890
Alcester, SD 57001
(605) 934-1890
Grades: 7-8
| 57 students
Rank: #44.
Beresford Middle School - 03
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
205 W Maple St
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 763-2139
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 763-2139
Grades: 6-8
| 161 students
Union County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Aspire High School - 02 (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1109 West Cedar
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 763-8011
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 763-8011
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Po Box 578
Elk Point, SD 57025
(605) 356-5901
Elk Point, SD 57025
(605) 356-5901
Grades: 9-12
| 226 students
Po Box 232
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 957-4151
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 957-4151
Grades: 4-5
| 172 students
Woodfield Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
205 W Maple
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 763-2139
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 763-2139
Grades: 5-12
| 39 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Union County, SD?
The top ranked public middle schools in Union County, SD include Elk Point-jefferson Middle School - 03, Dakota Valley Middle School - 03 and Alcester-hudson Jr. High - 03.
How many public middle schools are located in Union County, SD?
4 public middle schools are located in Union County, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in Union County, SD?
Union County, SD public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 38% (majority American Indian).
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