For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 84 students in Wessington Springs, SD.
The top ranked public middle schools in Wessington Springs, SD are Wessington Springs Jr. High - 04 and Spring Valley Colony Elementary - 05. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wessington Springs, SD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Wessington Springs have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Wessington Springs, SD (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wessington Springs Jr. High - 04
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
302 Dakota Ave N
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9391
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9391
Gr: 7-8 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Spring Valley Colony Elementary - 05
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
23064 365th Ave
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9311
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9311
Gr: K-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
302 Dakota Ave N
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9311
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9311
Gr: 7-8 | 23 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Wessington Springs, South Dakota 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
23064 365th Ave
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9311
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9311
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Wessington Springs, SD?
The top ranked public middle schools in Wessington Springs, SD include Wessington Springs Jr. High - 04 and Spring Valley Colony Elementary - 05.
How many public middle schools are located in Wessington Springs?
3 public middle schools are located in Wessington Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Wessington Springs?
Wessington Springs public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).
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