For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 341 students in North Sioux City, SD.
The top ranked public middle school in North Sioux City, SD is Dakota Valley Middle School - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Sioux City, SD public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in North Sioux City have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in North Sioux City, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dakota Valley Middle School - 03
(Math: 47% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1150 Northshore Dr
North Sioux City, SD 57049
(605) 422-3830
North Sioux City, SD 57049
(605) 422-3830
Gr: 6-8 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in North Sioux City, SD?
The top ranked public middle schools in North Sioux City, SD include Dakota Valley Middle School - 03.
How many public middle schools are located in North Sioux City?
1 public middle schools are located in North Sioux City.
What is the racial composition of students in North Sioux City?
North Sioux City public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% 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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