For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 51 students in Irene, SD.
The top-ranked public middle school in Irene, SD is Irene - Wakonda Jr. High - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Irene, SD public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Irene have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Irene, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Irene - Wakonda Jr. High - 04
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
130 E State St
Irene, SD 57037
(605) 263-3313
Irene, SD 57037
(605) 263-3313
Gr: 7-8 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Irene, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 5
Irene, SD 57037
(605) 263-3313
Irene, SD 57037
(605) 263-3313
Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Po Box 5
Irene, SD 57037
(605) 263-3313
Irene, SD 57037
(605) 263-3313
Gr: 7-8 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Irene, SD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Irene, SD include Irene - Wakonda Jr. High - 04.
How many public middle schools are located in Irene?
1 public middle schools are located in Irene.
What is the racial composition of students in Irene?
Irene public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).
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