For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 51 students in Jones County, SD.
The top-ranked public middle school in Jones County, SD is Jones County Middle School - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jones County, SD public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Jones County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Jones County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jones County Middle School - 04
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
404 Jackson Ave
Murdo, SD 57559
(605) 669-2258
Murdo, SD 57559
(605) 669-2258
Gr: 5-8 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Jones County, SD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Jones County, SD include Jones County Middle School - 04.
How many public middle schools are located in Jones County?
1 public middle schools are located in Jones County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jones County?
Jones County public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).
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