For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 786 students in Charles Mix County, SD.
The top ranked public middle schools in Charles Mix County, SD are Cedar Grove Colony Elementary - 14, Lakeview Colony Elementary - 05 and Platte - Geddes Jr. High - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charles Mix County, SD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Charles Mix County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Charles Mix County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cedar Grove Colony Elementary - 14
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
36926 266th St
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-2468
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-2468
Grades: K-8
| 43 students
Rank: #22.
Lakeview Colony Elementary - 05
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
28748 386th Ave
Lake Andes, SD 57356
(605) 487-7655
Lake Andes, SD 57356
(605) 487-7655
Grades: K-8
| 25 students
Rank: #33.
Platte - Geddes Jr. High - 03
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 Illinois Ave
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-3391
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-3391
Grades: 6-8
| 100 students
Rank: #44.
Platte Colony Elementary - 10
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
35271 270 St
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-3391
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-3391
Grades: K-8
| 23 students
Rank: #55.
Tripp-delmont Jr. High - 02
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
105 S Sloan
Pickstown, SD 57367
(605) 935-6766
Pickstown, SD 57367
(605) 935-6766
Grades: 7-8
| 20 students
Rank: #66.
Wagner Middle School - 03
(Math: 26% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Walnut Ave Sw
Wagner, SD 57380
(605) 384-3913
Wagner, SD 57380
(605) 384-3913
Grades: 5-8
| 274 students
Rank: #77.
Andes Central Middle School - 04
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 High St
Lake Andes, SD 57356
(605) 487-5207
Lake Andes, SD 57356
(605) 487-5207
Grades: 6-8
| 56 students
Rank: n/an/a
100 South Main
Marty, SD 57361
(605) 384-2212
Marty, SD 57361
(605) 384-2212
Grades: K-12
| 245 students
Rank: n/an/a
400 S Illinois Ave
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-3391
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-3391
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Charles Mix County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1001 High St
Lake Andes, SD 57356
(605) 487-7671
Lake Andes, SD 57356
(605) 487-7671
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
400 Illinois Ave
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-3391
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-3391
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Po Box 197
Geddes, SD 57342
(605) 337-3382
Geddes, SD 57342
(605) 337-3382
Grades: PK-6
| 47 students
Po Box 197
Geddes, SD 57342
(605) 337-3382
Geddes, SD 57342
(605) 337-3382
Grades: 7-8
| 12 students
Po Box 140
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-2468
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-2468
Grades: K-8
| 6 students
28949 377th Ave
Lake Andes, SD 57356
(605) 487-7655
Lake Andes, SD 57356
(605) 487-7655
Grades: K-8
| 22 students
Po Box 140
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-2468
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-2468
Grades: K-8
| 24 students
35271 270th St
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-3391
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-3391
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Po Box 140
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-2468
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-2468
Grades: PK-6
| 177 students
Po Box 140
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-3391
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-3391
Grades: 7-8
| 55 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Charles Mix County, SD?
The top ranked public middle schools in Charles Mix County, SD include Cedar Grove Colony Elementary - 14, Lakeview Colony Elementary - 05 and Platte - Geddes Jr. High - 03.
How many public middle schools are located in Charles Mix County?
9 public middle schools are located in Charles Mix County.
What is the racial composition of students in Charles Mix County?
Charles Mix County public middle schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).
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