For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 118 students in Scotland, SD.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Scotland, SD are Dawson Colony School - 20 and Scotland Middle School - 05. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scotland, SD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Scotland have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% 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 Scotland, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dawson Colony School - 20
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
41544 Hwy 46
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 589-3166
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 589-3166
Gr: K-8 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #22.
Scotland Middle School - 05
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
711 4th St
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2237
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2237
Gr: 5-8 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Scotland, SD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Scotland, SD include Dawson Colony School - 20 and Scotland Middle School - 05.
How many public middle schools are located in Scotland?
2 public middle schools are located in Scotland.
What is the racial composition of students in Scotland?
Scotland public middle schools minority enrollment is 4% 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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