For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 88 students in White River, SD.
The top ranked public middle school in White River, SD is White River Middle School - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
White River, SD public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in White River have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in White River, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
White River Middle School - 04
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
501 E 3rd St
White River, SD 57579
(605) 259-3135
White River, SD 57579
(605) 259-3135
Grades: 6-8
| 88 students
White River, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
S 2nd And Brock St
White River, SD 57579
(605) 259-3137
White River, SD 57579
(605) 259-3137
Grades: K-5
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in White River, SD?
The top ranked public middle schools in White River, SD include White River Middle School - 04.
How many public middle schools are located in White River?
1 public middle schools are located in White River.
What is the racial composition of students in White River?
White River public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).
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