Best Schools in Mellette County, SD
Mellette County, SD has 10 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 773 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Mellette County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Mellette County, SD
The top high schools in Mellette County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Colome High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colome Consolidated 59-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 59 Students
2. Jones County High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jones County School District 37-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 51 Students
3. White River High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
White River School District 47-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 119 Students
Best Middle Schools in Mellette County, SD
The top middle schools in Mellette County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jones County Middle School - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jones County School District 37-3 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 54 Students
2. Colome Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colome Consolidated 59-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 30 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
The top elementary schools in Mellette County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jones County Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jones County School District 37-3 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 79 Students
2. Colome Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colome Consolidated 59-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 81 Students
3. White River Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
White River School District 47-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 165 Students
4. Norris Elementary - 08
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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.
Questions About Schools in Mellette County, SD
How many schools are in Mellette County, SD?
Mellette County, SD has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 773 students in total.
How do schools in Mellette County perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Mellette County score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Mellette County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Mellette County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 13%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Mellette County
School districts (1)
- White River School District 47-1 (4 schools)