For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,039 students in Roberts County, SD.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Roberts County, SD are White Rock Colony Elementary - 03, Rosholt Middle School - 04 and Summit Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Roberts County, SD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Roberts County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% 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 Roberts County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
White Rock Colony Elementary - 03
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
47788 102nd St
Rosholt, SD 57260
(605) 537-4790
Rosholt, SD 57260
(605) 537-4790
Gr: K-8 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #22.
Rosholt Middle School - 04
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
202 Finley Ave
Rosholt, SD 57260
(605) 537-4278
Rosholt, SD 57260
(605) 537-4278
Gr: 6-8 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Summit Elementary - 02
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Sherman Ave
Summit, SD 57266
(605) 398-6211
Summit, SD 57266
(605) 398-6211
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Sisseton Middle School - 02
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
516 8th Ave W
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-7613
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-7613
Gr: 5-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #55.
Wilmot Middle School - 03
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 Ordway St
Wilmot, SD 57279
(605) 938-4647
Wilmot, SD 57279
(605) 938-4647
Gr: 6-8 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
45425 152nd St
Summit, SD 57266
(605) 882-6340
Summit, SD 57266
(605) 882-6340
Gr: K-8 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: n/an/a
2 Tz Drive
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-3953
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-3953
Gr: K-12 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Roberts County, SD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Roberts County, SD include White Rock Colony Elementary - 03, Rosholt Middle School - 04 and Summit Elementary - 02.
How many public middle schools are located in Roberts County?
7 public middle schools are located in Roberts County.
What is the racial composition of students in Roberts County?
Roberts County public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% 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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