For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 301 students in Day County, SD.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Day County, SD are Webster Area Middle School - 02 and Waubay Middle School - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Day County, SD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Day County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% 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 Day County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Webster Area Middle School - 02
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
102 E Ninth Ave
Webster, SD 57274
(605) 345-4651
Webster, SD 57274
(605) 345-4651
Gr: 6-8 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Waubay Middle School - 03
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
202 W School Rd
Waubay, SD 57273
(605) 947-4529
Waubay, SD 57273
(605) 947-4529
Gr: 7-8 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
13525 446th Avenue
Waubay, SD 57273
(605) 947-4605
Waubay, SD 57273
(605) 947-4605
Gr: K-8 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 156:1
Day County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 107
Bristol, SD 57219
(605) 492-3149
Bristol, SD 57219
(605) 492-3149
Gr: PK-8 | 69 students Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Day County, SD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Day County, SD include Webster Area Middle School - 02 and Waubay Middle School - 03.
How many public middle schools are located in Day County?
3 public middle schools are located in Day County.
What is the racial composition of students in Day County?
Day County public middle schools minority enrollment is 58% 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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