Best Public Middle Schools in Fall River County (2025-26)

Best Fall River County Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 324 students in Fall River County, SD.

The top ranked public middle schools in Fall River County, SD are Elk Mountain Elementary - 01, Hot Springs Middle School - 06 and Edgemont Elementary - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Fall River County, SD public middle schools have an score of 33% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Fall River County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 31% 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 Fall River County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.

Elk Mountain Elementary - 01

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
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10222 Valley Rd
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 673-2258

Gr: PK-8 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1

Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.

Hot Springs Middle School - 06

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
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146 N 16th St
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(605) 745-4092

Gr: 6-8 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

Rank: #33.

Edgemont Elementary - 03

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
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715 Mogul Way
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 662-7254

Gr: PK-8 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Rank: #44.

Oelrichs Jr. High - 03

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
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214 W 7th St
Oelrichs, SD 57763
(605) 535-2631

Gr: 6-8 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

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Fall River County 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

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Edgemont Junior High School (Closed 2008)

Po Box 29
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 662-7254

Gr: 7-8 | 35 students Minority enrollment: 17%

Elk Mountain Virtual High School - 92 (Closed 2009)

10222 Valley Rd
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 749-2258

Gr: 9-12

Oral Elementary School (Closed 2008)

1609 University Ave
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(605) 745-4149

Gr: K-8 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Fall River County, SD?

The top ranked public middle schools in Fall River County, SD include Elk Mountain Elementary - 01, Hot Springs Middle School - 06 and Edgemont Elementary - 03.

How many public middle schools are located in Fall River County?

4 public middle schools are located in Fall River County.

What is the racial composition of students in Fall River County?

Fall River County public middle schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).