For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 319 students in Turner County, SD.
The top ranked public middle schools in Turner County, SD are Centerville Middle School - 03, Cameron Colony Elementary - 04 and Parker Jr. High - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Turner County, SD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Turner County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Turner County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Centerville Middle School - 03
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
610 Lincoln St
Centerville, SD 57014
(605) 563-2291
Centerville, SD 57014
(605) 563-2291
Gr: 6-8 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Cameron Colony Elementary - 04
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
28971 447th Ave
Viborg, SD 57070
(605) 766-5418
Viborg, SD 57070
(605) 766-5418
Gr: K-8 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #33.
Parker Jr. High - 03
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
335 W 1st St
Parker, SD 57053
(605) 297-3456
Parker, SD 57053
(605) 297-3456
Gr: 7-8 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Marion Middle School - 03
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 S Cedar St
Marion, SD 57043
(605) 648-3615
Marion, SD 57043
(605) 648-3615
Gr: 6-8 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Viborg-hurley Middle School - 03
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 Adams St
Viborg, SD 57070
(605) 766-5418
Viborg, SD 57070
(605) 766-5418
Gr: 5-8 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Turner County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
401 First St
Chancellor, SD 57015
(605) 647-2754
Chancellor, SD 57015
(605) 647-2754
Gr: K-4 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
501 Adams St
Hurley, SD 57036
(605) 238-5221
Hurley, SD 57036
(605) 238-5221
Gr: PK-6 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
501 Adams St
Hurley, SD 57036
(605) 238-5221
Hurley, SD 57036
(605) 238-5221
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
203 West Park Ave
Viborg, SD 57070
(605) 766-5418
Viborg, SD 57070
(605) 766-5418
Gr: 7-8 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Turner County, SD?
The top ranked public middle schools in Turner County, SD include Centerville Middle School - 03, Cameron Colony Elementary - 04 and Parker Jr. High - 03.
How many public middle schools are located in Turner County?
5 public middle schools are located in Turner County.
What is the racial composition of students in Turner County?
Turner 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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