For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 383 students in White River, SD.
The top ranked public schools in White River, SD are Norris Elementary - 08, White River High School - 01 and White River Middle School - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
White River, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in White River have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in White River, SD (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Norris Elementary - 08
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
331 School Loop
White River, SD 57579
(605) 462-6455
White River, SD 57579
(605) 462-6455
Grades: K-5
| 48 students
Rank: #22.
White River High School - 01
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
501 E 3rd St
White River, SD 57579
(605) 259-3136
White River, SD 57579
(605) 259-3136
Grades: 9-12
| 114 students
Rank: #33.
White River Middle School - 04
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
501 E 3rd St
White River, SD 57579
(605) 259-3135
White River, SD 57579
(605) 259-3135
Grades: 6-8
| 91 students
Rank: #44.
White River Elementary - 02
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
501 E 3rd St
White River, SD 57579
(605) 259-3137
White River, SD 57579
(605) 259-3137
Grades: PK-5
| 130 students
White River, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
S 2nd And Brock St
White River, SD 57579
(605) 259-3137
White River, SD 57579
(605) 259-3137
Grades: K-5
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in White River, SD?
The top ranked public schools in White River, SD include Norris Elementary - 08, White River High School - 01 and White River Middle School - 04.
How many public schools are located in White River, SD?
4 public schools are located in White River, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in White River, SD?
White River, SD public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public schools average of 31% (majority American Indian).
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