For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 68 students in Aurora County, SD.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Aurora County, SD are White Lake Middle School - 03, Plankinton Jr. High - 03 and Aurora Plains Academy Middle School - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aurora County, SD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Aurora County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Aurora County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
White Lake Middle School - 03
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
410 E 4th St
White Lake, SD 57383
(605) 249-2251
White Lake, SD 57383
(605) 249-2251
Gr: 6-8 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Plankinton Jr. High - 03
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
404 E Davenport St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-7743
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-7743
Gr: 7-8 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Aurora Plains Academy Middle School - 04
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 E 10th St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Gr: 4-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
Dakota Reach Middle School - 07
Special Education School
1400 E 10th St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Gr: 5-8 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Aurora County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
506 E Main
Stickney, SD 57375
(605) 732-4221
Stickney, SD 57375
(605) 732-4221
Gr: K-6 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
506 E Main
Stickney, SD 57375
(605) 732-4221
Stickney, SD 57375
(605) 732-4221
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
506 E Main
Stickney, SD 57375
(605) 732-4221
Stickney, SD 57375
(605) 732-4221
Gr: 7-8 | 16 students
506 E Main
Stickney, SD 57375
(605) 732-4221
Stickney, SD 57375
(605) 732-4221
Gr: PK | 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Aurora County, SD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Aurora County, SD include White Lake Middle School - 03, Plankinton Jr. High - 03 and Aurora Plains Academy Middle School - 04.
How many public middle schools are located in Aurora County?
4 public middle schools are located in Aurora County.
What is the racial composition of students in Aurora County?
Aurora County public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).
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