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Best Jerauld County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 429 students in Jerauld County, SD.
The top-ranked public schools in Jerauld County, SD are Wessington Springs Jr. High - 04, Wessington Springs High School - 01 and Wessington Springs Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jerauld County, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Jerauld County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Schools in Jerauld County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wessington Springs Jr. High - 04
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
302 Dakota Ave N
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9391
Gr: 7-8 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Wessington Springs High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
302 Dakota Ave N
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9391
Gr: 9-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #33.
Wessington Springs Elementary - 02
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
904 2nd St Ne
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-1754
Gr: PK-6 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Spring Valley Colony Elementary - 05
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
23064 365th Ave
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9311
Gr: K-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #55.
Wessington Springs High School Cyber School - 92
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
302 Dakota Ave N
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9391
Gr: 9-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 54:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: n/an/a
Wessington Springs Elementary Cyber School - 94
904 2nd St Ne
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9500
Gr: K-6 | 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wessington Springs Middle School Cyber School - 93
302 Dakota Ave N
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9311
Gr: 7-8 | 23 students Minority enrollment: 13%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Jerauld County, SD

Jerauld County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Alpena Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Po Box 40
Alpena, SD 57312
(605) 849-3258
Gr: K-5 | 6 students
Alpena Hi School (Closed 2004)
Po Box 40
Alpena, SD 57312
(605) 849-3258
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students
Alpena Middle School (Closed 2004)
Po Box 40
Alpena, SD 57312
(605) 849-3258
Gr: 6-8 | 5 students
Spring Valley High School - 06 (Closed 2013)
23064 365th Ave
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9311
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Jerauld County, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in Jerauld County, SD include Wessington Springs Jr. High - 04, Wessington Springs High School - 01 and Wessington Springs Elementary - 02.
How many public schools are located in Jerauld County?
7 public schools are located in Jerauld County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jerauld County?
Jerauld County public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).

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