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Best Jackson County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 397 students in Jackson County, SD.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Jackson County, SD are Kadoka Middle School - 03, Midland Elementary - 11 and Interior Elementary - 09. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, SD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Middle Schools in Jackson County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kadoka Middle School - 03
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
800 Bayberry St
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2174
Gr: 6-8 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Midland Elementary - 11
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
104 Main St
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2171
Gr: K-8 | 5 students
Rank: #33.
Interior Elementary - 09
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
301 A St
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2173
Gr: K-8 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Longvalley Elementary - 10
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
26840 Sd Hwy 73
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2173
Gr: K-8 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
Crazy Horse School
245 Crazy Horse School Drive
Wanblee, SD 57577
(605) 462-6792
Gr: K-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Jackson County, SD

Jackson County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Interior Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Po Box 99
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2173
Gr: K-8 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Kadoka Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Po Box 99
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2173
Gr: PK-8 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Longvalley Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Po Box 99
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2173
Gr: K-8 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Jackson County, SD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Jackson County, SD include Kadoka Middle School - 03, Midland Elementary - 11 and Interior Elementary - 09.
How many public middle schools are located in Jackson County?
5 public middle schools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).

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