For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 242 students in Walworth County, SD.
The top-ranked public high schools in Walworth County, SD are Selby High School - 01 and Mobridge High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walworth County, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Walworth County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Walworth County, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mobridge High School - 01, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the South Dakota public high school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Walworth County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Selby High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
108 E Dakota St
Selby, SD 57472
(605) 649-7818
Selby, SD 57472
(605) 649-7818
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Mobridge High School - 01
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1107 1st Ave E
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-9202
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-9202
Gr: 9-12 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Walworth County, SD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Walworth County, SD include Selby High School - 01 and Mobridge High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Walworth County?
2 public high schools are located in Walworth County.
What is the racial composition of students in Walworth County?
Walworth County public high schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the South Dakota public high schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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