For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 137 students in Faulk County, SD.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Faulk County, SD are Faulkton Middle School - 08, Thunderbird Colony Elementary - 10 and Brentwood Colony Elementary - 05. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Faulk County, SD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Faulk County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Faulk County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Faulkton Middle School - 08
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1114 Court St
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Gr: 6-8 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Thunderbird Colony Elementary - 10
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15185 346th Ave
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Gr: K-8 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #33.
Brentwood Colony Elementary - 05
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15442 343rd Ave
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Gr: K-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #44.
Blumengard Colony Elementary - 06
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35075 148th St
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Gr: K-8 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Faulk County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 168
Cresbard, SD 57435
(605) 324-3241
Cresbard, SD 57435
(605) 324-3241
Gr: K-8 | 16 students
Po Box 168
Cresbard, SD 57435
(605) 324-3241
Cresbard, SD 57435
(605) 324-3241
Gr: K-8 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Po Box 168
Cresbard, SD 57435
(605) 324-3241
Cresbard, SD 57435
(605) 324-3241
Gr: PK-6 | 28 students
Po Box 168
Cresbard, SD 57435
(605) 324-3241
Cresbard, SD 57435
(605) 324-3241
Gr: 7-8 | 8 students
35691 156th St
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Gr: K-8 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Po Box 168
Cresbard, SD 57435
(605) 324-3241
Cresbard, SD 57435
(605) 324-3241
Gr: K-8 | 26 students
Po Box 168
Cresbard, SD 57435
(605) 324-3241
Cresbard, SD 57435
(605) 324-3241
Gr: K-8 | 27 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Faulk County, SD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Faulk County, SD include Faulkton Middle School - 08, Thunderbird Colony Elementary - 10 and Brentwood Colony Elementary - 05.
How many public middle schools are located in Faulk County?
4 public middle schools are located in Faulk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Faulk County?
Faulk County public middle schools minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).
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