Roberts County Schools & Education
Roberts County, South Dakota
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
19/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
76.9%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
76.9%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 82.4%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,703
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,409
School Score
19/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 38/100
State Score Position
#55
of 65 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Roberts County
Measured School Summary
Roberts County faces educational challenges with a school score of 19/100 and a graduation rate of 76.9%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,703 per pupil, Roberts County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 51% below the South Dakota average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 5.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 10% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Roberts County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
12 public schools and 4 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
19/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #55 of 65 South Dakota counties with school score data.
Completion
76.9%
5.5 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,703
$706 below the state average
School coverage
12
4 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Roberts County has 12 public schools across 4 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Roberts County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Review-carefully county
Roberts County has a lower measured county-level school signal. Use the school table to look for specific districts or grade bands that may differ from the county average.
State position
#55
of 65 South Dakota counties with school score data. The county score is 19 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Sisseton School District 54-2
Elementary to high school visible
979 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Rosholt School District 54-4
Elementary to high school visible
231 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Wilmot School District 54-7
Elementary to high school visible
222 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Summit School District 54-6
Elementary and high visible
184 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Rosholt School District 54-4 is the largest listed district slice, with 4 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Roberts County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Roberts County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Roberts County, South Dakota
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Rural Network Serving Roberts County
Roberts County hosts 12 public schools across four districts, supporting a total of 1,616 students. The landscape is primarily made up of five elementary, three middle, and four high schools distributed throughout the county.
Academic Performance and Spending Metrics
The county's 76.9% graduation rate trails the South Dakota state average of 82.4%. Per-pupil spending stands at $6,703, which is lower than the state's $7,409 average and significantly below the $13,000 national benchmark.
Leading Districts in Roberts County
The Sisseton School District 54-2 is the largest in the area, educating 979 students across its three campuses. Rosholt and Wilmot districts also serve the community, with no charter schools present in the county's educational mix.
Rural Identity with Diverse School Sizes
All 12 schools are located in rural settings, with an average enrollment of 135 students. Westside Elementary is the most populous school with 395 students, offering a different social experience than the county's smaller high schools.
School Overview
Total Schools
12
in Roberts County
Reported Enrollment
1,616
12 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Roberts County
Sisseton School District 54-2
Rosholt School District 54-4
Wilmot School District 54-7
Summit School District 54-6
12 Public Schools in Roberts 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 12 of 12 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westside Elementary - 03 | Record | Sisseton School District 54-2 | Sisseton, 57262Rural: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 395 |
| Sisseton High School - 01 | Record | Sisseton School District 54-2 | Sisseton, 57262Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 296 |
| Sisseton Middle School - 02 | Record | Sisseton School District 54-2 | Sisseton, 57262Rural: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 288 |
| Wilmot Elementary - 02 | Record | Wilmot School District 54-7 | Wilmot, 57279Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 122 |
| Summit Elementary - 02 | Record | Summit School District 54-6 | Summit, 57266Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 121 |
| Rosholt Elementary - 02 | Record | Rosholt School District 54-4 | Rosholt, 57260Rural: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 84 |
| Rosholt High School - 01 | Record | Rosholt School District 54-4 | Rosholt, 57260Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 72 |
| Wilmot High School - 01 | Record | Wilmot School District 54-7 | Wilmot, 57279Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 66 |
| Summit High School - 01 | Record | Summit School District 54-6 | Summit, 57266Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 63 |
| Rosholt Middle School - 04 | Record | Rosholt School District 54-4 | Rosholt, 57260Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 55 |
| Wilmot Middle School - 03 | Record | Wilmot School District 54-7 | Wilmot, 57279Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 34 |
| White Rock Colony Elementary - 03 | Record | Rosholt School District 54-4 | Rosholt, 57260Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 20 |
Westside Elementary - 03
Sisseton School District 54-2
Sisseton, 57262 / Rural: Remote
Sisseton High School - 01
Sisseton School District 54-2
Sisseton, 57262 / Rural: Remote
Sisseton Middle School - 02
Sisseton School District 54-2
Sisseton, 57262 / Rural: Remote
Wilmot Elementary - 02
Wilmot School District 54-7
Wilmot, 57279 / Rural: Remote
Summit Elementary - 02
Summit School District 54-6
Summit, 57266 / Rural: Remote
Rosholt Elementary - 02
Rosholt School District 54-4
Rosholt, 57260 / Rural: Remote
Rosholt High School - 01
Rosholt School District 54-4
Rosholt, 57260 / Rural: Remote
Wilmot High School - 01
Wilmot School District 54-7
Wilmot, 57279 / Rural: Remote
Summit High School - 01
Summit School District 54-6
Summit, 57266 / Rural: Remote
Rosholt Middle School - 04
Rosholt School District 54-4
Rosholt, 57260 / Rural: Remote
Wilmot Middle School - 03
Wilmot School District 54-7
Wilmot, 57279 / Rural: Remote
White Rock Colony Elementary - 03
Rosholt School District 54-4
Rosholt, 57260 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,703
State avg $7,409
Compare Nearby Counties
Review Roberts County against other counties using the same NCES-backed metrics.
Open CompareBrowse Public Schools
See school-level enrollment, grade ranges, school type, and district affiliation.
View SchoolsFrequently Asked Questions
Which South Dakota counties have the highest graduation rates?
What is per-pupil spending like in South Dakota?
How should I read the school score in Roberts County?
What is the graduation rate in Roberts County?
How much does Roberts County spend per student?
Frequently Asked Questions
Schools in Roberts County, South Dakota — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Roberts County, South Dakota?
Roberts County hosts 12 public schools across four districts, supporting a total of 1,616 students. The landscape is primarily made up of five elementary, three middle, and four high schools distributed throughout the county.
How do schools in Roberts County perform academically?
The county's 76.9% graduation rate trails the South Dakota state average of 82.4%. Per-pupil spending stands at $6,703, which is lower than the state's $7,409 average and significantly below the $13,000 national benchmark.
What are the major school districts in Roberts County, South Dakota?
The Sisseton School District 54-2 is the largest in the area, educating 979 students across its three campuses. Rosholt and Wilmot districts also serve the community, with no charter schools present in the county's educational mix.
What is the school experience like in Roberts County?
All 12 schools are located in rural settings, with an average enrollment of 135 students. Westside Elementary is the most populous school with 395 students, offering a different social experience than the county's smaller high schools.
Counties with Similar School Profile
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.