Best Schools in Mellette County, SD
Mellette County, SD has a total of 12 schools including 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 4 elementary schools. A total of 1,234 students attend Mellette County, SD schools. On average, schools in Mellette County score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Mellette County exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Mellette County, SD
Mellette County, SD has 4 high schools with 453 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Mellette County score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Mellette County meet expectations.
1. Jones County High School - 01
SchoolGrade
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Jones County School District 37-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 51 Students
2. Newcastle High School
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Weston County School District #1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 224 Students
3. Colome High School - 01
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Colome Consolidated 59-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 59 Students
4. White River High School - 01
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
White River School District 47-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 119 Students
Best Middle Schools in Mellette County, SD
Mellette County, SD has 4 middle schools with 322 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Mellette County score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Mellette County exceed expectations.
1. Newcastle Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weston County School District #1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 178 Students
2. Jones County Middle School - 04
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Jones County School District 37-3 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 54 Students
3. White River Middle School - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
White River School District 47-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 90 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Mellette County, SD
Mellette County, SD has 4 elementary schools with 459 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Mellette County score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 25% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Mellette County meet expectations.
1. White River Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
White River School District 47-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 165 Students
2. Jones County Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jones County School District 37-3 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 79 Students
3. Newcastle Elementary K-2
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Weston County School District #1 • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 170 Students
4. Norris Elementary - 08
SchoolGrade
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White River School District 47-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 45 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Mellette County, SD
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Mellette County, SD has a total population of 1,918 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Mellette County, SD
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Mellette County, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
49.53 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.45 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
42.08 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Mellette County, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Mellette County, SD.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Mellette County, SD Internet Health Assessment.
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