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Largest South Dakota Public Middle Schools

The average public middle school in South Dakota has approximately 139 students (2026).
The public middle schools with the largest student enrollments are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The largest public middle school in South Dakota (by enrollment) is Memorial Middle School - 04, with 1,133 students.
# Students Range: 345 1,133 Avg. # Students: 634

Largest South Dakota Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
# Students
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Memorial Middle School - 04
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Students: 1,133
Grades: 6-8
1401 S Sertoma Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 362-2785
Rank: #22.
Edison Middle School - 06
(Math: 42% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Students: 937
Grades: 6-8
2101 S West Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-7643
Rank: #33.
Patrick Henry Middle School - 07
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Students: 925
Grades: 6-8
2200 S 5th Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-7639
Rank: #44.
Ben Reifel Middle School - 68
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Students: 885
Grades: 6-8
6700 E 41st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
(605) 371-4155
Rank: #55.
Cheyenne-eagle Butte School
Students: 829
Grades: K-12
2004 E Street
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8777
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
George Mcgovern Middle School -09
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Students: 780
Grades: 6-8
6221 W Maple St
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
(605) 367-4440
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02
(Math: 31% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Students: 780
Grades: 6-8
1801 12th St S
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4500
Rank: #88.
Brandon Valley Middle School - 02
(Math: 57% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Students: 759
Grades: 7-8
700 Holly Blvd
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-3214
Rank: #99.
Little Wound School
Students: 755
Grades: K-12
438 Main Street
Kyle, SD 57752
(605) 455-6150
Rank: #1010.
Huron Middle School - 02
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Students: 716
Grades: 6-8
1045 18th Sw
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-6900
Rank: #1111.
Whittier Middle School - 08
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Students: 675
Grades: 6-8
930 E 6th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-7620
Rank: #1212.
Pine Ridge School
Students: 674
Grades: K-12
101 Thorpe Loop
Pine Ridge, SD 57770
(605) 867-5198
Rank: #1313.
Georgia Morse Middle School - 02
(Math: 46% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Students: 672
Grades: 6-8
309 E Capitol Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7330
Rank: #1414.
Douglas Middle School - 01
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Students: 633
Grades: 6-8
691 Tower Rd
Box Elder, SD 57719
(605) 923-0050
Rank: #1515.
St. Francis Indian School
Students: 630
Grades: K-12
502 E Warrior Drive
Saint Francis, SD 57572
(605) 747-2299
Rank: #1616.
South Middle School - 36
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Students: 618
Grades: 6-8
2 Indiana St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4024
Rank: #1717.
Southwest Middle School - 38
(Math: 59% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Students: 614
Grades: 6-8
4501 Park Dr
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 394-6792
Rank: #1818.
East Middle School - 30
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Students: 613
Grades: 6-8
4860 Homestead St
Rapid City, SD 57703
(605) 394-4092
Rank: #1919.
Yankton Middle School - 02
(Math: 43% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Students: 608
Grades: 6-8
2000 Mulberry St
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-2419
Rank: #2020.
West Middle School - 37
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Students: 591
Grades: 6-8
1003 Soo San Dr
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 394-4033
Rank: #2121.
Tea Area Middle School - 02
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Students: 583
Grades: 6-8
515 W Brian St
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Rank: #2222.
Mitchell Middle School - 02
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Students: 578
Grades: 6-8
800 W 10th Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-3051
Rank: #2323.
Watertown Middle School - 02
(Math: 50% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Students: 575
Grades: 7-8
1700 11th St Ne
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6370
Rank: #2424.
Tiospa Zina Tribal School
Students: 546
Grades: K-12
2 Tz Drive
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-3953
Rank: #2525.
Spearfish Middle School - 05
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Students: 545
Grades: 6-8
1600 N Canyon
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 717-1215
Rank: #2626.
Harrisburg North Middle School - 08
(Math: 46% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Students: 534
Grades: 6-8
2201 W 95th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 743-2567
Rank: #2727.
Harrisburg South Middle School - 03
(Math: 43% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Students: 519
Grades: 6-8
600 S Cliff Ave
Harrisburg, SD 57032
(605) 743-2567
Rank: #2828.
Holgate Middle School - 02
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Students: 497
Grades: 6-8
2200 N Dakota St
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7700
Rank: #2929.
Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Students: 490
Grades: 5-8
1425 Cedar St
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 347-5232
Rank: #3030.
Simmons Middle School - 03
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Students: 464
Grades: 6-8
1300 S 3rd St
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7900
Rank: #3131.
Stagebarn Middle School - 10
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Students: 432
Grades: 5-8
12500 Sturgis Rd
Piedmont, SD 57769
(605) 787-4172
Rank: #3232.
Harrisburg East Middle School - 11
Students: 428
Grades: 6-8
3001 E Bison Trail
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 743-2567
Rank: #3333.
North Middle School - 35
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Students: 418
Grades: 6-8
1501 N Maple St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4042
Rank: #3434.
Belle Fourche Middle School - 07
(Math: 33% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Students: 414
Grades: 5-8
1302 Ziebach St
Belle Fourche, SD 57717
(605) 723-3367
Rank: #3535.
Dakota Valley Middle School - 03
(Math: 47% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Students: 345
Grades: 6-8
1150 Northshore Dr
North Sioux City, SD 57049
(605) 422-3830
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the South Dakota average public middle schools student size?
The South Dakota average public middle schools student size is 139 for 2026.
What are the public middle schools with the largest student size in South Dakota?
The best top-ranked public middle schools in South Dakota include Memorial Middle School - 04, Edison Middle School - 06 and Patrick Henry Middle School - 07.

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