For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 196 students in Tripp County, SD.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Tripp County, SD are Colome Middle School - 03 and Winner Middle School - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tripp County, SD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Tripp County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Tripp County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colome Middle School - 03
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
105 Carr St
Colome, SD 57528
(605) 842-1624
Colome, SD 57528
(605) 842-1624
Gr: 6-8 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Winner Middle School - 02
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
431 E 7th St
Winner, SD 57580
(605) 842-8125
Winner, SD 57580
(605) 842-8125
Gr: 6-8 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Tripp County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
31905 Dejong Rd
Hamill, SD 57534
(605) 842-8101
Hamill, SD 57534
(605) 842-8101
Gr: K-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
210 D Street
Witten, SD 57584
(605) 452-3251
Witten, SD 57584
(605) 452-3251
Gr: K-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
203 West 2nd St.
Witten, SD 57584
(605) 452-3251
Witten, SD 57584
(605) 452-3251
Gr: K-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Tripp County, SD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Tripp County, SD include Colome Middle School - 03 and Winner Middle School - 02.
How many public middle schools are located in Tripp County?
2 public middle schools are located in Tripp County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tripp County?
Tripp County public middle schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).
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