Total enrollment
2,162
+618 (+40%) vs SY 2017-18
Roberts County
South Dakota · Public K-12
South Dakota's Roberts County runs 13 public K-12 schools between its districts, the largest being Sisseton School District 54-2 at 965 students. By level, that breaks down as 5 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high schools.
7-year change in Roberts County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
13
+1 (+8%) vs SY 2017-18
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
13
5 districts
Enrollment
2,162
NCES CCD
Median income
$65,130
Below South Dakota avg
Free/reduced lunch
68.0%
Above South Dakota avg
Elementary
5
743 students
Middle
3
381 students
High
4
492 students
Combined / other
1
546 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Sisseton School District 54-2
965 students · 5 districts in Roberts County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Roberts 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
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
18.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
12.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.0%
civilian labor
Median age
39
28.2% under 18
Test scores in Roberts County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 7 schools ranked. South Dakota state average: 50.4%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Rosholt Elementary - 02· 45.2%
- Rosholt Middle School - 04· 45.2%
- Wilmot Elementary - 02· 42.0%
- Sisseton Middle School - 02· 34.5%
- Westside Elementary - 03· 33.9%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Summit Elementary - 02· 23.4%
- Wilmot Middle School - 03· 29.8%
- Westside Elementary - 03· 33.9%
- Sisseton Middle School - 02· 34.5%
- Wilmot Elementary - 02· 42.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiospa Zina Tribal School | Agency Village | Combined | KG-12 | 546 | · |
| Westside Elementary - 03 | Sisseton | Elementary | PK-04 | 380 | · |
| Sisseton High School - 01 | Sisseton | High | 09-12 | 304 | · |
| Sisseton Middle School - 02 | Sisseton | Middle | 05-08 | 281 | · |
| Summit Elementary - 02 | Summit | Elementary | PK-08 | 132 | · |
| Wilmot Elementary - 02 | Wilmot | Elementary | PK-05 | 112 | · |
| Rosholt Elementary - 02 | Rosholt | Elementary | PK-05 | 97 | · |
| Rosholt High School - 01 | Rosholt | High | 09-12 | 74 | · |
| Wilmot High School - 01 | Wilmot | High | 09-12 | 64 | · |
| Wilmot Middle School - 03 | Wilmot | Middle | 06-08 | 58 | · |
| Summit High School - 01 | Summit | High | 09-12 | 50 | · |
| Rosholt Middle School - 04 | Rosholt | Middle | 06-08 | 42 | · |
| White Rock Colony Elementary - 03 | Rosholt | Elementary | KG-08 | 22 | · |
Cities in Roberts County
About Roberts County
Roberts County is a small county of about 10,221 residents in South Dakota. Its public-school system teaches approximately 2,162 students across 13 schools.
Zooming out, census numbers show median household income runs near $65,130, about 19% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 7% lower than the South Dakota median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Roberts County consists of 5 elementary schools (743 students), 3 middle schools (381), 4 high schools (492), and 1 combined or other schools.
Sisseton School District 54-2 dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 965 students on its own.
Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Roberts County has increased 40% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,544 students to 2,162. The school count climbed from 12 to 13 across the same 7-year window.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Roberts County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
Roberts County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data