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Public School Review - Established 2003

Most Diverse Public Middle Schools in South Dakota

The average public middle school diversity score in South Dakota is approximately 0.59 per year (2026).
The most diverse public middle schools are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The most diverse school in South Dakota is currently Whittier Middle School - 08, with a diversity score of 0.79.
Diversity Score Range: 0.51 0.79 Avg. Diversity Score: 0.61

Most Diverse Public Middle Schools in South Dakota (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Diversity Score
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Whittier Middle School - 08
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: 6-8
930 E 6th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-7620
Rank: #22.
George Mcgovern Middle School -09
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.74
Grades: 6-8
6221 W Maple St
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
(605) 367-4440
Rank: #33.
Eagle Butte Jr. High - 06
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.73
Grades: 7-8
672 Main St
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-7841
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
South Middle School - 36
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.71
Grades: 6-8
2 Indiana St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4024
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Huron Middle School - 02
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.71
Grades: 6-8
1045 18th Sw
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-6900
Rank: #66.
Sisseton Middle School - 02
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.69
Grades: 5-8
516 8th Ave W
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-7613
Rank: #77.
North Middle School - 35
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.68
Grades: 6-8
1501 N Maple St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4042
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Jefferson Building - 64
Special Education School
Diversity Score: 0.66
Grades: PK-12
21 St Joseph St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1813
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Andes Central Middle School - 04
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.66
Grades: 6-8
1001 High St
Lake Andes, SD 57356
(605) 487-5207
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Arise Shelter Care - 71
Alternative School
Diversity Score: 0.63
Grades: K-12
621 E Presentation St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Bennett County Middle School - 06
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.63
Grades: 6-8
402 1st Ave
Martin, SD 57551
(605) 685-6330
Rank: #12 - 1712. - 17.
Axtell Park Middle School - 47
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.62
Grades: 6-8
201 N West Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-4266
Rank: #12 - 1712. - 17.
Summit Elementary - 02
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.62
Grades: PK-8
400 W Sherman Ave
Summit, SD 57266
(605) 398-6211
Rank: #12 - 1712. - 17.
Brighten Transition Youth Treatment Center - 07
Alternative School
Diversity Score: 0.62
Grades: 8-12
46560 264th St
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799
Rank: #12 - 1712. - 17.
Edison Middle School - 06
(Math: 42% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.62
Grades: 6-8
2101 S West Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-7643
Rank: #12 - 1712. - 17.
Our Home Rediscovery - 77
Alternative School
Diversity Score: 0.62
Grades: 5-12
40354-210th St
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-6997
Rank: #12 - 1712. - 17.
Wellfully - 65
Alternative School
Diversity Score: 0.62
Grades: 1-12
22 Waterloo St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4048
Rank: #1818.
Chamberlain Jr. High - 02
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.61
Grades: 6-8
1000 Sorensen Dr
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 234-4467
Rank: #1919.
Ben Reifel Middle School - 68
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.60
Grades: 6-8
6700 E 41st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
(605) 371-4155
Rank: #2020.
Simmons Middle School - 03
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.59
Grades: 6-8
1300 S 3rd St
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7900
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Mcintosh Middle School - 03
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.58
Grades: 5-8
511 Main St
Mc Intosh, SD 57641
(605) 273-4298
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Aurora Plains Academy Middle School - 04
Alternative School
Diversity Score: 0.58
Grades: 4-8
1400 E 10th St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Rosholt Middle School - 04
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.58
Grades: 6-8
202 Finley Ave
Rosholt, SD 57260
(605) 537-4278
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
Lyman Middle School - 02
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.57
Grades: 6-8
201 S Birch Ave
Presho, SD 57568
(605) 869-2579
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
Mobridge Middle School - 02
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.57
Grades: 6-8
1107 1st Ave E
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-9210
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
East Middle School - 30
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.57
Grades: 6-8
4860 Homestead St
Rapid City, SD 57703
(605) 394-4092
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
Klein Elementary - 08
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Diversity Score: 0.57
Grades: K-8
28959 299th St
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 378-3854
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Abbott House Elementary - 06
Diversity Score: 0.56
Grades: K-8
909 Court Merrill St
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2486
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Colome Middle School - 03
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.56
Grades: 6-8
105 Carr St
Colome, SD 57528
(605) 842-1624
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Wagner Middle School - 03
(Math: 21% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.55
Grades: 5-8
101 Walnut Ave Sw
Wagner, SD 57380
(605) 384-3913
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Douglas Middle School - 01
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.55
Grades: 6-8
691 Tower Rd
Box Elder, SD 57719
(605) 923-0050
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Timber Lake Middle School - 03
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Diversity Score: 0.52
Grades: 6-8
500 Main St
Timber Lake, SD 57656
(605) 865-3654
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Plankinton Middle School - 03
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.52
Grades: 6-8
404 E Davenport St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-7743
Rank: #34 - 3734. - 37.
Hill City Middle School - 04
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Diversity Score: 0.51
Grades: 6-8
341 Main St
Hill City, SD 57745
(605) 574-3025
Rank: #34 - 3734. - 37.
Kadoka Middle School - 03
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Diversity Score: 0.51
Grades: 6-8
800 Bayberry St
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2174
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the South Dakota average public middle schools diversity score?
The South Dakota average public middle schools diversity score is 0.59 for 2026.
What are public middle schools with the most diversity score in South Dakota?
The best top-ranked public middle schools in South Dakota include Whittier Middle School - 08, George Mcgovern Middle School -09 and Eagle Butte Jr. High - 06.

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