For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 784 students in Brookings, SD.
The top-ranked public middle school in Brookings, SD is George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brookings, SD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Brookings have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Brookings, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02
(Math: 31% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1801 12th St S
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4500
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4500
Gr: 6-8 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
1910 12th St S
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4714
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4714
Gr: 6-8 | 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Brookings, SD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Brookings, SD include George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02.
How many public middle schools are located in Brookings?
2 public middle schools are located in Brookings.
What is the racial composition of students in Brookings?
Brookings public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).
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