For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 593 students in Jackson County, SD.
The top ranked public schools in Jackson County, SD are Kadoka Middle School - 03, Kadoka Elementary - 02 and Kadoka Area High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Jackson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kadoka Middle School - 03
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Bayberry St
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2174
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2174
Grades: 6-8
| 55 students
Rank: #22.
Kadoka Elementary - 02
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Bayberry St
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2173
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2173
Grades: PK-5
| 126 students
Rank: #33.
Kadoka Area High School - 01
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Bayberry St
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2172
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2172
Grades: 9-12
| 70 students
Rank: #44.
Midland Elementary - 11
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
104 Main St
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2171
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2171
Grades: K-8
| 5 students
Rank: #55.
Interior Elementary - 09
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 A St
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2173
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2173
Grades: K-8
| 21 students
Rank: #66.
Longvalley Elementary - 10
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
26840 Sd Hwy 73
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2173
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2173
Grades: K-8
| 26 students
Rank: n/an/a
245 Crazy Horse School Drive
Wanblee, SD 57577
(605) 462-6792
Wanblee, SD 57577
(605) 462-6792
Grades: K-12
| 290 students
Jackson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 99
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2173
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2173
Grades: K-8
| 57 students
Po Box 99
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2173
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2173
Grades: PK-8
| 157 students
Po Box 99
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2173
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2173
Grades: K-8
| 14 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Jackson County, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Jackson County, SD include Kadoka Middle School - 03, Kadoka Elementary - 02 and Kadoka Area High School - 01.
How many public schools are located in Jackson County?
7 public schools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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