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

Best Clay County Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 383 students in Clay County, SD.

The top ranked public middle schools in Clay County, SD are Vermillion Middle School - 02 and Irene - Wakonda Jr. High - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Clay County, SD public middle schools have an score of 44% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and score of 59% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 23% 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 Clay County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Vermillion Middle School - 02

(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
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422 Princeton St
Vermillion, SD 57069
(605) 677-7025

Gr: 6-8 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Rank: #22.

Irene - Wakonda Jr. High - 04

(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
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130 E State St
Irene, SD 57037
(605) 263-3313

Gr: 7-8 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Clay County, SD

Clay County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Austin Elementary - 03 (Closed 2024)

300 High St
Vermillion, SD 57069
(605) 677-7010

Gr: PK-1 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

Irene Hi School (Closed 2008)

Po Box 5
Irene, SD 57037
(605) 263-3313

Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Irene Junior High School (Closed 2008)

Po Box 5
Irene, SD 57037
(605) 263-3313

Gr: 7-8 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Jolley Elementary - 04 (Closed 2024)

224 S University
Vermillion, SD 57069
(605) 677-7015

Gr: 2-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Wakonda Hi School (Closed 2008)

Po Box 268
Wakonda, SD 57073
(605) 267-2644

Gr: 9-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Wakonda Junior High School (Closed 2008)

Po Box 268
Wakonda, SD 57073
(605) 267-2644

Gr: 7-8 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The top ranked public middle schools in Clay County, SD include Vermillion Middle School - 02 and Irene - Wakonda Jr. High - 04.

How many public middle schools are located in Clay County?

2 public middle schools are located in Clay County.

What is the racial composition of students in Clay County?

Clay County public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).