For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 179 students in Hot Springs, SD.
The top ranked public middle school in Hot Springs, SD is Hot Springs Middle School - 06. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hot Springs, SD public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Hot Springs have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% 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 Hot Springs, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hot Springs Middle School - 06
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
146 N 16th St
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(605) 745-4092
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(605) 745-4092
Grades: 6-8
| 179 students
Hot Springs, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1609 University Ave
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(605) 745-4149
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(605) 745-4149
Grades: K-8
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Hot Springs, SD?
The top ranked public middle schools in Hot Springs, SD include Hot Springs Middle School - 06.
How many public middle schools are located in Hot Springs?
1 public middle schools are located in Hot Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Hot Springs?
Hot Springs public middle schools minority enrollment is 31% 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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