For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 337 students in Bennett County, SD.
The top ranked public middle school in Bennett County, SD is Bennett County Middle School - 06. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bennett County, SD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Bennett County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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 Bennett County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bennett County Middle School - 06
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
402 1st Ave
Martin, SD 57551
(605) 685-6330
Martin, SD 57551
(605) 685-6330
Grades: 6-8
| 114 students
Rank: n/an/a
100 W. Main St.
Allen, SD 57714
(605) 455-1209
Allen, SD 57714
(605) 455-1209
Grades: K-8
| 223 students
Bennett County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 580
Martin, SD 57551
(605) 685-6717
Martin, SD 57551
(605) 685-6717
Grades: K-8
| 35 students
Po Box 580
Martin, SD 57551
(605) 685-6717
Martin, SD 57551
(605) 685-6717
Grades: K-8
| 32 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Bennett County, SD?
The top ranked public middle schools in Bennett County, SD include Bennett County Middle School - 06.
How many public middle schools are located in Bennett County?
2 public middle schools are located in Bennett County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bennett County?
Bennett County public middle schools minority enrollment is 94% 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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