For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 335 students in Hartford, SD.
The top ranked public middle schools in Hartford, SD are Brighten Transition Youth Treatment Center - 07, Falls Academy - 08 and West Central Middle School - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hartford, SD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Hartford have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Hartford, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brighten Transition Youth Treatment Center - 07
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
46560 264th St
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799
Grades: 8-12
| 9 students
Rank: #22.
Falls Academy - 08
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
46560 264th St
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799
Grades: 5-12
| 24 students
Rank: #33.
West Central Middle School - 04
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
705 E 2nd St
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799
Grades: 6-8
| 302 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Hartford, SD?
The top ranked public middle schools in Hartford, SD include Brighten Transition Youth Treatment Center - 07, Falls Academy - 08 and West Central Middle School - 04.
How many public middle schools are located in Hartford?
3 public middle schools are located in Hartford.
What is the racial composition of students in Hartford?
Hartford public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% 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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