For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 593 students in Jackson County, SD.
The top-ranked public schools in Jackson County, SD are Kadoka Middle School - 03, Kadoka Area High School - 01 and Kadoka Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Jackson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kadoka Middle School - 03
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Bayberry St
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2174
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2174
Gr: 6-8 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Kadoka Area High School - 01
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Bayberry St
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2172
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2172
Gr: 9-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Kadoka Elementary - 02
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Bayberry St
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2173
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2173
Gr: PK-5 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Midland Elementary - 11
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
104 Main St
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2171
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2171
Gr: K-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #55.
Interior Elementary - 09
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 A St
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2173
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2173
Gr: K-8 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Longvalley Elementary - 10
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
26840 Sd Hwy 73
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2173
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2173
Gr: K-8 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
245 Crazy Horse School Drive
Wanblee, SD 57577
(605) 462-6792
Wanblee, SD 57577
(605) 462-6792
Gr: K-12 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Jackson County, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in Jackson County, SD include Kadoka Middle School - 03, Kadoka Area High School - 01 and Kadoka Elementary - 02.
How many public schools are located in Jackson County?
7 public schools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public schools average of 34% (majority American Indian).
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