For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 262 students in Corson County, SD.
The top ranked public middle schools in Corson County, SD are Mcintosh Middle School - 03, Wakpala Middle School - 04 and Mclaughlin Middle School - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Corson County, SD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Corson County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Corson County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcintosh Middle School - 03
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
511 Main St
Mc Intosh, SD 57641
(605) 273-4298
Mc Intosh, SD 57641
(605) 273-4298
Gr: 5-8 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Wakpala Middle School - 04
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12250 Sd Hwy 1806
Wakpala, SD 57658
(605) 845-3040
Wakpala, SD 57658
(605) 845-3040
Gr: 6-8 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #33.
Mclaughlin Middle School - 03
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
701 Main
Mc Laughlin, SD 57642
(605) 823-4484
Mc Laughlin, SD 57642
(605) 823-4484
Gr: 6-8 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: n/an/a
1 School Street
Little Eagle, SD 57639
(605) 823-4235
Little Eagle, SD 57639
(605) 823-4235
Gr: K-8 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: n/an/a
1 Indian School Drive
Bullhead, SD 57621
(605) 823-4971
Bullhead, SD 57621
(605) 823-4971
Gr: K-8 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Corson County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
21210 116th St
Keldron, SD 57634
(605) 374-3784
Keldron, SD 57634
(605) 374-3784
Gr: K-8 | 5 students
1 School Street, Po Box 26
Little Eagle, SD 57639
(605) 823-4235
Little Eagle, SD 57639
(605) 823-4235
Gr: PK-8
Po Box B
Wakpala, SD 57658
(605) 845-3040
Wakpala, SD 57658
(605) 845-3040
Gr: 7-8 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Corson County, SD?
The top ranked public middle schools in Corson County, SD include Mcintosh Middle School - 03, Wakpala Middle School - 04 and Mclaughlin Middle School - 03.
How many public middle schools are located in Corson County?
5 public middle schools are located in Corson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Corson County?
Corson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% 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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