For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 107 students in Clark, SD.
The top ranked public middle schools in Clark, SD are Silver Lake Colony - 07 and Clark Middle School - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clark, SD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Clark have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Clark, SD (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Silver Lake Colony - 07
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
17354 430th Ave
Clark, SD 57225
(605) 532-3606
Clark, SD 57225
(605) 532-3606
Gr: K-8 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #22.
Clark Middle School - 03
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
220 N Clinton St
Clark, SD 57225
(605) 532-3604
Clark, SD 57225
(605) 532-3604
Gr: 6-8 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Clark, SD?
The top ranked public middle schools in Clark, SD include Silver Lake Colony - 07 and Clark Middle School - 03.
How many public middle schools are located in Clark?
2 public middle schools are located in Clark.
What is the racial composition of students in Clark?
Clark public middle schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).
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