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

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Jones County School District 37-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 51 Students

2. Newcastle High School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Weston County School District #1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 224 Students

3. Colome High School - 01

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Colome Consolidated 59-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 59 Students

4. White River High School - 01

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Weston County School District #1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 178 Students

2. Jones County Middle School - 04

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Jones County School District 37-3 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 54 Students

3. White River Middle School - 04

F

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

White River School District 47-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 165 Students

2. Jones County Elementary - 02

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Jones County School District 37-3 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 79 Students

3. Newcastle Elementary K-2

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Weston County School District #1 • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 170 Students

4. Norris Elementary - 08

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

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

1,234

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

85%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

17%

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

F

49.53 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

7.45 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

F

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

D+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

726 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

39 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Mellette County, SD Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Mellette County, SD

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Todd County, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 47%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Jones County, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 56%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Jackson County, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 47%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Tripp County, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 46%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Bennett County, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Lyman County, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 46%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Buffalo County, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Gregory County, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 45%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Brule County, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Oglala Lakota County, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 21%
  • Projected Test Scores: 20%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations