Total enrollment
371
+105 (+39%) vs SY 2017-18
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).
7-year change in Mellette
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
+2 (+67%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
89%
was 95%
% Hispanic
4%
was 0%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| 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 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 371 students, climbed 39% from the 266 reported in SY 2017-18. Mellette now counts 5 public schools, up from 3 in SY 2017-18. The White share of public-school enrollment declined from 95% to 89%.
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.