For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,414 students in Lincoln County, SD.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lincoln County, SD are Lennox Jr. High - 08, Tea Area Middle School - 02 and Harrisburg North Middle School - 08. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, SD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lincoln County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lennox Jr. High - 08
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1201 S Main St
Lennox, SD 57039
(605) 647-2203
Lennox, SD 57039
(605) 647-2203
Gr: 7-8 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Tea Area Middle School - 02
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
515 W Brian St
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Gr: 6-8 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Harrisburg North Middle School - 08
(Math: 46% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2201 W 95th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 743-2567
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 743-2567
Gr: 6-8 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Harrisburg South Middle School - 03
(Math: 43% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 S Cliff Ave
Harrisburg, SD 57032
(605) 743-2567
Harrisburg, SD 57032
(605) 743-2567
Gr: 6-8 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Canton Middle School - 04
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 N Main St
Canton, SD 57013
(605) 764-2706
Canton, SD 57013
(605) 764-2706
Gr: 6-8 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
3001 E Bison Trail
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 743-2567
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 743-2567
Gr: 6-8 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lincoln County, SD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lincoln County, SD include Lennox Jr. High - 08, Tea Area Middle School - 02 and Harrisburg North Middle School - 08.
How many public middle schools are located in Lincoln County?
6 public middle schools are located in Lincoln County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).
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