For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 808 students in Hughes County, SD.
The top-ranked public middle school in Hughes County, SD is Georgia Morse Middle School - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hughes County, 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 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Hughes County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% 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 Hughes County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Georgia Morse Middle School - 02
(Math: 46% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
309 E Capitol Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7330
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7330
Gr: 6-8 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
3001 East Sully Avenue
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 224-8661
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 224-8661
Gr: 1-8 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Hughes County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
206 S Nixon
Harrold, SD 57536
(605) 875-3298
Harrold, SD 57536
(605) 875-3298
Gr: K-6 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
206 S Nixon
Harrold, SD 57536
(605) 875-3298
Harrold, SD 57536
(605) 875-3298
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
206 S Nixon
Harrold, SD 57536
(605) 875-3298
Harrold, SD 57536
(605) 875-3298
Gr: 7-8 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
716 E Dakota Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7380
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7380
Gr: K-5 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
18800 Sd Hwy 1804
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 258-2180
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 258-2180
Gr: K-8 | 5 students
716 E Dakota
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7380
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7380
Gr: K-8 | 7 students
106 S Monroe Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7370
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7370
Gr: K-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Hughes County, SD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hughes County, SD include Georgia Morse Middle School - 02.
How many public middle schools are located in Hughes County?
2 public middle schools are located in Hughes County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hughes County?
Hughes County public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% 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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