GREGORY JUNIOR HIGH - 04

Gregory Junior High - 04 is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Gregory School District 26-4 school district, located in Gregory, SD with about 80 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 5 teachers, Gregory Junior High - 04 has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Gregory Junior High (part of the Gregory School District 06-1) is located in the rural community of Gregory, South Dakota. As a smaller educational institution, it serves students in the middle grades by providing a foundational academic experience within the context of a close-knit, community-focused school district. The school emphasizes traditional core subjects, aiming to prepare students for the transition to high school while fostering a supportive environment that reflects the values of its surrounding agricultural region.

The school operates under the umbrella of the Gregory School District, which manages K-12 education for the area. By utilizing the district’s central resources and website, the junior high maintains communication with families and ensures students have access to necessary extracurricular activities and academic support systems. The school is deeply integrated into the local Gregory community, focusing on small class sizes and a personalized approach to student development, which is characteristic of educational systems in rural South Dakota.

For more information, contact Gregory Junior High - 04 at (605) 835-8771 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.