For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 799 students in Walworth County, SD (there are 2 private schools, serving 121 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Walworth County, SD are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Walworth County, SD are Selby Elementary - 02, Mobridge Middle School - 02 and Selby High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walworth County, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Walworth County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% 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 Walworth County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Selby Elementary - 02
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
108 E Dakota St
Selby, SD 57472
(605) 649-7818
Selby, SD 57472
(605) 649-7818
Grades: PK-5
| 89 students
Rank: #22.
Mobridge Middle School - 02
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1107 1st Ave E
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-9210
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-9210
Grades: 6-8
| 137 students
Rank: #33.
Selby High School - 01
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
108 E Dakota St
Selby, SD 57472
(605) 649-7818
Selby, SD 57472
(605) 649-7818
Grades: 9-12
| 54 students
Rank: #44.
Mobridge High School - 01
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1107 1st Ave E
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-9202
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-9202
Grades: 9-12
| 202 students
Rank: #55.
Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1107 1st Ave E
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-9210
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-9210
Grades: 3-5
| 127 students
Rank: #66.
Selby Middle School - 03
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
108 E Dakota St
Selby, SD 57472
(605) 649-7818
Selby, SD 57472
(605) 649-7818
Grades: 6-8
| 35 students
Rank: n/an/a
601 E 4th Ave
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-9275
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-9275
Grades: K-2
| 155 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Walworth County, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Walworth County, SD include Selby Elementary - 02, Mobridge Middle School - 02 and Selby High School - 01.
How many public schools are located in Walworth County, SD?
7 public schools are located in Walworth County, SD.
What percentage of students in Walworth County, SD go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Walworth County, SD are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Walworth County, SD?
Walworth County, SD public schools minority enrollment is 36% 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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