Best Mellette County Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 88 students in Mellette County, SD.

The top ranked public middle school in Mellette County, SD is White River Middle School - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Mellette County, SD public middle school have an score of 12% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Mellette County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Middle Schools in Mellette County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

White River Middle School - 04

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
:

Bottom 50%

501 E 3rd St
White River, SD 57579
(605) 259-3135

Gr: 6-8 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Mellette County, SD

Mellette County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Prairie View Elementary - 05 (Closed 2012)

S 2nd And Brock St
White River, SD 57579
(605) 259-3137

Gr: K-5 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

White River Alternative High School - 09 (Closed 2014)

Alternative School

501 East 3rd St
Norris, SD 57560
(605) 259-3135

Gr: 9-12

Wood Elementary - 02 (Closed 2023)

114 S. Dakota St.
Wood, SD 57585
(605) 452-3251

Gr: PK-8 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Mellette County, SD?

The top ranked public middle schools in Mellette County, SD include White River Middle School - 04.

How many public middle schools are located in Mellette County?

1 public middle schools are located in Mellette County.

What is the racial composition of students in Mellette County?

Mellette County public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).