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Best Jerauld County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 429 students in Jerauld County, SD.
The top-ranked public schools in Jerauld County, SD are Wessington Springs Jr. High - 04, Wessington Springs High School - 01 and Wessington Springs Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jerauld County, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Jerauld County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Schools in Jerauld County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wessington Springs Jr. High - 04
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
302 Dakota Ave N
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9391
Gr: 7-8 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Wessington Springs High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
302 Dakota Ave N
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9391
Gr: 9-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #33.
Wessington Springs Elementary - 02
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
904 2nd St Ne
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-1754
Gr: PK-6 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Spring Valley Colony Elementary - 05
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
23064 365th Ave
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9311
Gr: K-8 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: n/an/a
Wessington Springs Elementary Cyber School - 94
904 2nd St Ne
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9500
Gr: K-6 | 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wessington Springs Middle School Cyber School - 93
302 Dakota Ave N
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9311
Gr: 7-8 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 32%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Jerauld County, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in Jerauld County, SD include Wessington Springs Jr. High - 04, Wessington Springs High School - 01 and Wessington Springs Elementary - 02.
How many public schools are located in Jerauld County?
7 public schools are located in Jerauld County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jerauld County?
Jerauld County public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 34% (majority American Indian).

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