Total enrollment
371
+50 (+16%) vs SY 2020-21
5 schools in Mellette
South Dakota · Public K-12
Public-school enrollment in Mellette comes to roughly 371 students across 5 schools (1 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high).
4-year change in Mellette
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
+1 (+25%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
199
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
371
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
5
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| iSucceed - 92 | High | 09-12 | 82 |
| iSucceed Middle School - 93 | Middle | 06-08 | 7 |
| Northwestern Elementary - 04 | Elementary | PK-05 | 135 |
| Northwestern High School - 01 | High | 09-12 | 91 |
| Northwestern Middle School - 02 | Middle | 06-08 | 56 |
About Mellette
Mellette is a sparse South Dakota city in terms of public-school footprint, with 5 schools and 371 students total.
For a sense of the school types, the city covers 1 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high.
Schools in Mellette average about 74 students each, 64% lower than the South Dakota norm.
Over the past 4-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 371 students, climbed 16% from the 321 reported in SY 2020-21. Mellette now counts 5 public schools, up from 4 in SY 2020-21.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Mellette discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.