For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 118 students in Mellette County, SD.
The top ranked public high school in Mellette County, SD is White River High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mellette County, SD public high school have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Mellette County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Mellette County, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is White River High School - 01, with 70-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Mellette County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
White River High School - 01
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 E 3rd St
White River, SD 57579
(605) 259-3136
White River, SD 57579
(605) 259-3136
Grades: 9-12
| 118 students
Mellette County 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
White River Alternative High School - 09 (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
501 East 3rd St
Norris, SD 57560
(605) 259-3135
Norris, SD 57560
(605) 259-3135
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
114 S. Dakota St.
Wood, SD 57585
(605) 452-3251
Wood, SD 57585
(605) 452-3251
Grades: PK-8
| 24 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Mellette County, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in Mellette County, SD include White River High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Mellette County?
1 public high schools are located in Mellette County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mellette County?
Mellette County public high schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).
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