Total enrollment
962
+18 (+2%) vs SY 2017-18
Tripp County
South Dakota · Public K-12
Combined enrollment across Tripp County's 6 public schools is roughly 962 students, an average of about 160 per campus. Winner School District 59-2 runs the largest share. The level mix is 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.
7-year change in Tripp County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
6
2 districts
Enrollment
962
NCES CCD
Median income
$58,987
Below South Dakota avg
Free/reduced lunch
44.4%
Above South Dakota avg
Elementary
2
530 students
Middle
2
191 students
High
2
241 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Winner School District 59-2
827 students · 2 districts in Tripp County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Tripp 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+
17.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
14.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
1.8%
civilian labor
Median age
45
23.2% under 18
Test scores in Tripp County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. South Dakota state average: 50.4%.
Top 2 schools (ELA)
- Winner Middle School - 02· 39.9%
- Winner Elementary - 04· 38.4%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winner Elementary - 04 | Winner | Elementary | PK-05 | 465 | · |
| Winner High School - 01 | Winner | High | 09-12 | 203 | · |
| Winner Middle School - 02 | Winner | Middle | 06-08 | 159 | · |
| Colome Elementary - 02 | Colome | Elementary | PK-05 | 65 | · |
| Colome High School - 01 | Colome | High | 09-12 | 38 | · |
| Colome Middle School - 03 | Colome | Middle | 06-08 | 32 | · |
Cities in Tripp County
About Tripp County
Tripp County is a sparse South Dakota county of about 5,611 residents, home to 6 public schools and roughly 962 students.
For perspective, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $58,987, about 18% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 15% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 16% below the South Dakota median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Tripp County consists of 2 elementary schools (530 students), 2 middle schools (191), and 2 high schools (241).
Winner School District 59-2 dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 827 students on its own.
Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 962 students, stayed largely flat from the 944 reported in SY 2017-18.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Tripp County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data