For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 65 students in Potter County, SD.
The top ranked public middle schools in Potter County, SD are Gettysburg Middle School - 03 and Hoven Jr. High - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Potter County, SD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Potter County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Potter County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gettysburg Middle School - 03
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 E King Ave
Gettysburg, SD 57442
(605) 765-2436
Gettysburg, SD 57442
(605) 765-2436
Gr: 6-8 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Hoven Jr. High - 03
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
98 5th Ave W
Hoven, SD 57450
(605) 948-2252
Hoven, SD 57450
(605) 948-2252
Gr: 7-8 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Potter County, SD?
The top ranked public middle schools in Potter County, SD include Gettysburg Middle School - 03 and Hoven Jr. High - 03.
How many public middle schools are located in Potter County?
2 public middle schools are located in Potter County.
What is the racial composition of students in Potter County?
Potter County 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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