Best Public Middle Schools in Brookings, SD (2025-26)

Best Brookings Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 773 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 school have an score of 31% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and 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 20% 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02

(Math: 31% | Reading: 49%)
:

Bottom 50%

1801 12th St S
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4500

Gr: 6-8 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Brookings, South Dakota

Brookings, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Central Elementary - 03 (Closed 2010)

521 4th St
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4400

Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

E Central Multi-district High School (Closed 2012)

Vocational School

700 Elm Ave
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4754

Gr: 9-12

Select Credit Recovery Center (Closed 2012)

Alternative School

700 Elm Ave
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4757

Gr: 9-12

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?

1 public middle schools are located in Brookings.

What is the racial composition of students in Brookings?

Brookings public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).