Best Walworth County Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 774 students in Walworth County, SD (there are 2 private schools, serving 121 private students). 86% 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 Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04, Selby Elementary - 02 and Selby Middle School - 03. 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 46% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Walworth County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public schools.

Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).