Best Public Middle Schools in Meade County (2025-26)

Best Meade County Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,086 students in Meade County, SD.

The top ranked public middle schools in Meade County, SD are Developmental Disabilities Program - 01, Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02 and Stagebarn Middle School - 10. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Meade County, SD public middle schools have an score of 42% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Meade County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 27% 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 Meade County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Developmental Disabilities Program - 01

Special Education School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
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Bottom 50%

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2885 Dickson Dr
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 423-4444

Gr: PK-12

Rank: #22.

Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02

(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
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1425 Cedar St
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 347-5232

Gr: 5-8 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Rank: #33.

Stagebarn Middle School - 10

(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
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12500 Sturgis Rd
Piedmont, SD 57769
(605) 787-4172

Gr: 5-8 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Rank: #44.

Faith Jr. High - 06

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
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206 W 5th St
Faith, SD 57626
(605) 967-2152

Gr: 7-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Rank: n/an/a

Takini School

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Hwy 34 East Cherry Creek Rd
Howes, SD 57748
(605) 538-4399

Gr: K-12 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1

[+] Show Closed 51��s in Meade County, SD

Meade County 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

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Alkali Elementary - 07 (Closed 2011)

14758 Alkali Rd
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 269-2264

Gr: K-8

Alternative Program (Closed 2006)

Alternative School

Po Box 218
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 347-4467

Gr: 6-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 22%

Faith Pk - 10 (Closed 2023)

206 W 5th St
Faith, SD 57626
(605) 967-2152

Gr: PK | 4 students Minority enrollment: 25%

Maurine Elementary - 04 (Closed 2024)

17291 Us Hwy 212
Faith, SD 57626
(605) 967-2152

Gr: K-8 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1

Sturgis Academy (Closed 2004)

Alternative School

12930 E Hwy 34
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 347-2686

Gr: 9-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Sturgis Intermediate School - 06 (Closed 2023)

1230 Douglas St
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 347-5232

Gr: 5 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Union Center Elementary - 18 (Closed 2012)

17000 Sd Hwy 34
Union Center, SD 57787
(605) 269-2264

Gr: K-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The top ranked public middle schools in Meade County, SD include Developmental Disabilities Program - 01, Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02 and Stagebarn Middle School - 10.

How many public middle schools are located in Meade County?

5 public middle schools are located in Meade County.

What is the racial composition of students in Meade County?

Meade County public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).