Mellette County Public Schools
Mellette County, South Dakota
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
5
public schools
Total Enrollment
419
students
School Districts
1
district
How to use the Mellette County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for South Dakota; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Mellette County has one district entry in this county file: White River School District 47-1. Use the table to compare schools, grade spans, and program flags within that district.
School records are spread across 2 listed communities. White River has the most listed schools, with 4 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 3 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
5
in Mellette County
Reported Enrollment
419
5 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Mellette County
White River School District 47-1
5 Public Schools in Mellette County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 5 of 5 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White River Elementary - 02 | Listed only | White River School District 47-1 | White River, 57579Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 165 |
| White River High School - 01 | Listed only | White River School District 47-1 | White River, 57579Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 119 |
| White River Middle School - 04 | Listed only | White River School District 47-1 | White River, 57579Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 90 |
| Norris Elementary - 08 | Listed only | White River School District 47-1 | White River, 57579Rural: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 45 |
| Wood Elementary - 05 | Listed only | Colome Consolidated 59-3 | Colome, 57528Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 0 |
White River Elementary - 02
White River School District 47-1
White River, 57579 / Rural: Remote
White River High School - 01
White River School District 47-1
White River, 57579 / Rural: Remote
White River Middle School - 04
White River School District 47-1
White River, 57579 / Rural: Remote
Norris Elementary - 08
White River School District 47-1
White River, 57579 / Rural: Remote
Wood Elementary - 05
Colome Consolidated 59-3
Colome, 57528 / Rural: Remote
Mellette County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Mellette County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in South Dakota. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Mellette County public school directory?
The directory lists 5 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Mellette County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Mellette County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Mellette County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.
How should I compare school districts in Mellette County?
This county has one district entry in the current school file. Compare individual schools by grade range, enrollment, and program flags, then confirm local assignment rules with the district.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.