For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 719 students in Brandon, SD. The top ranked public middle school in Brandon, SD is Brandon Valley Middle School - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brandon, SD public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Brandon have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Brandon, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brandon Valley Middle School - 02
(Math: 57% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
700 Holly Blvd
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-3214
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-3214
Gr: 7-8 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Brandon, South Dakota ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
201 W Park St
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-6035
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-6035
Gr: K-4 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 14%
201 W Park St
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-6035
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-6035
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
201 W Park St
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-6035
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-6035
Gr: 5-6 | 3 students
201 W Park St
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-6035
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-6035
Gr: 7-8 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Brandon, SD?
The top ranked public middle schools in Brandon, SD include Brandon Valley Middle School - 02. Brandon has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in South Dakota.
How many public middle schools are located in Brandon?
1 public middle schools are located in Brandon.
What is the racial composition of students in Brandon?
Brandon public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).
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