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Mellette County

South Dakota · Public K-12

5 public schools serving approximately 419 students, in a county of 1,943 residents.

Schools
5
2 districts
Enrollment
419
NCES CCD
Median income
$54,076
Below South Dakota avg
Free/reduced lunch
100.0%
Above South Dakota avg
Elementary
3
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
1
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
White River School District 47-1
419 students · 2 districts in Mellette County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Mellette County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
35%
Hispanic
1%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
8%
Native American
56%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
10%
Hispanic
0%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
7%
Native American
82%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
19.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
27.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
12.5%
civilian labor
Median age
38
28.7% under 18

All schools (5)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
White River Elementary - 02White RiverElementaryPK-05165·
White River High School - 01White RiverHigh09-12119·
White River Middle School - 04White RiverMiddle06-0890·
Norris Elementary - 08NorrisElementaryKG-0545·
Wood Elementary - 05WoodElementaryKG-080·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Mellette County?
There are 5 public K-12 schools in Mellette County, South Dakota, with a combined enrollment of about 419.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Mellette County?
The county's public school system includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Mellette County?
White River School District 47-1 is the largest school district in Mellette County, serving approximately 419 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Mellette County?
Mellette County, South Dakota has a population of approximately 1,943, with a median age of 38. About 28.7% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Mellette County?
Median household income in Mellette County is $54,076, below the South Dakota average of $70,004. About 27.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Mellette County?
Approximately 19.1% of adults 25 and older in Mellette County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Mellette County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 100.0% of students in Mellette County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the South Dakota county average of 37.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Mellette County schools?
Across Mellette County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 9.6 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Mellette County?
Mellette County residents are approximately 35% White, 1% Hispanic, 8% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Mellette County is owner-occupied?
Mellette County has about 779 housing units, of which roughly 60.4% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data