For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 157 students in Walworth County, SD.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Walworth County, SD are Selby Middle School - 03 and Mobridge Middle School - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walworth County, SD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Walworth County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% 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 Walworth County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Selby Middle School - 03
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
108 E Dakota St
Selby, SD 57472
(605) 649-7818
Selby, SD 57472
(605) 649-7818
Gr: 6-8 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Mobridge Middle School - 02
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1107 1st Ave E
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-9210
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-9210
Gr: 6-8 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Walworth County, SD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Walworth County, SD include Selby Middle School - 03 and Mobridge Middle School - 02.
How many public middle schools are located in Walworth County?
2 public middle schools are located in Walworth County.
What is the racial composition of students in Walworth County?
Walworth County public middle schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).
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