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Walworth County

South Dakota · Public K-12

Walworth County in South Dakota is home to 7 public K-12 schools, serving roughly 784 students between them, broken out as 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high. Mobridge-Pollock School District 62-6 is the largest district by enrollment.

7-year change in Walworth County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
784
-36 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
5,271
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
7
2 districts
Enrollment
784
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$65,026
Below South Dakota avg
Free/reduced lunch
38.6%
Below South Dakota avg
Elementary
3
385 students
Middle
2
150 students
High
2
249 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Mobridge-Pollock School District 62-6
596 students · 2 districts in Walworth County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Walworth 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
79%
Hispanic
1%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
10%
Native American
11%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
65%
Hispanic
3%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Native American
27%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
29.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.5%
civilian labor
Median age
42
23.7% under 18

Test scores in Walworth County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. South Dakota state average: 50.4%.

See all 5 schools in Walworth County ranked by score →

All schools (7)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Mobridge High School - 01MobridgeHigh09-12194·
Freeman Davis Elementary - 03MobridgeElementaryKG-02149·
Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04MobridgeElementary03-05143·
Mobridge Middle School - 02MobridgeMiddle06-08110·
Selby Elementary - 02SelbyElementaryPK-0593·
Selby High School - 01SelbyHigh09-1255·
Selby Middle School - 03SelbyMiddle06-0840·

Cities in Walworth County

Mobridge4 schoolsSelby3 schools

About Walworth County

Walworth County is a rural-scale South Dakota county of about 5,271 residents, home to 7 public schools and roughly 784 students.

For perspective, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $65,026, about 30% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 13%. That income level is 7% noticeably below the South Dakota median.

In terms of grade levels, Walworth County comprises 3 elementary schools (385 students), 2 middle schools (150), and 2 high schools (249).

Mobridge-Pollock School District 62-6 dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 596 students on its own.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 784 students, shrank 4% from the 820 reported in SY 2017-18.

On allk12, the community for Walworth County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Walworth County?
There are 7 public K-12 schools in Walworth County, South Dakota, with a combined enrollment of about 784.
How many high schools are in Walworth County?
Walworth County, South Dakota has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 249 students.
How many middle schools are in Walworth County?
Walworth County, South Dakota has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 150 students.
How many elementary schools are in Walworth County?
Walworth County, South Dakota has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 385 students.
What is the largest school district in Walworth County?
Mobridge-Pollock School District 62-6 is the largest school district in Walworth County, serving approximately 596 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Walworth County?
Walworth County, South Dakota has a population of approximately 5,271, with a median age of 42. About 23.7% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Walworth County?
Median household income in Walworth County is $65,026, below the South Dakota average of $70,004. About 13.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Walworth County?
Approximately 29.6% of adults 25 and older in Walworth County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Walworth County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 38.6% of students in Walworth County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the South Dakota county average of 42.3%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Walworth County schools?
Across Walworth County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.5 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data