Tripp County Schools & Education
Tripp County, South Dakota
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
33/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
85.4%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
85.4%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 82.4%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,081
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,409
School Score
33/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 38/100
State Score Position
#42
of 65 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Tripp County
Measured School Summary
Tripp County faces educational challenges with a school score of 33/100 and a graduation rate of 85.4%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $7,081 per pupil, Tripp County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 13% below the South Dakota average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Tripp 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
6 public schools and 2 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
33/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #42 of 65 South Dakota counties with school score data.
Completion
85.4%
3.0 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,081
$328 below the state average
School coverage
6
2 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
Tripp County has 6 public schools across 2 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 Tripp 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.
Small-system county
Tripp County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#42
of 65 South Dakota counties with school score data. The county score is 5 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.
Winner School District 59-2
Elementary to high school visible
814 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Colome Consolidated 59-3
Elementary to high school visible
170 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Colome Consolidated 59-3 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 Tripp County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Tripp 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 Tripp 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 Balanced Mix of Town and Rural Schools
Tripp County offers a robust school system consisting of six public schools that serve nearly 1,000 students. The infrastructure is evenly divided between two elementary, two middle, and two high schools. These schools are distributed across two distinct districts, providing families with variety in their educational environment.
Two Districts Serving Tripp County Students
The Winner School District 59-2 is the largest provider, educating 814 students, while the Colome Consolidated 59-3 serves 170 students. There are no charter schools in the county, so these two districts represent the entirety of the local public education landscape. This dual-district setup allows for specialized focus in both the town of Winner and the surrounding areas.
From Town Hubs to Rural Classrooms
The county features a perfect split with three schools in town settings and three in rural areas. Winner Elementary is the largest school by far with 444 students, creating a bustling primary education hub. In contrast, Colome High School offers an intimate high school experience with just 59 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Tripp County
Reported Enrollment
984
6 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Tripp County
Winner School District 59-2
Colome Consolidated 59-3
6 Public Schools in Tripp 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 6 of 6 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winner Elementary - 04 | Record | Winner School District 59-2 | Winner, 57580Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 444 |
| Winner High School - 01 | Record | Winner School District 59-2 | Winner, 57580Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 210 |
| Winner Middle School - 02 | Record | Winner School District 59-2 | Winner, 57580Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 160 |
| Colome Elementary - 02 | Record | Colome Consolidated 59-3 | Colome, 57528Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 81 |
| Colome High School - 01 | Record | Colome Consolidated 59-3 | Colome, 57528Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 59 |
| Colome Middle School - 03 | Record | Colome Consolidated 59-3 | Colome, 57528Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 30 |
Winner Elementary - 04
Winner School District 59-2
Winner, 57580 / Town: Remote
Winner High School - 01
Winner School District 59-2
Winner, 57580 / Town: Remote
Winner Middle School - 02
Winner School District 59-2
Winner, 57580 / Town: Remote
Colome Elementary - 02
Colome Consolidated 59-3
Colome, 57528 / Rural: Distant
Colome High School - 01
Colome Consolidated 59-3
Colome, 57528 / Rural: Distant
Colome Middle School - 03
Colome Consolidated 59-3
Colome, 57528 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,081
State avg $7,409
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Schools in Tripp County, South Dakota — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Tripp County, South Dakota?
Tripp County offers a robust school system consisting of six public schools that serve nearly 1,000 students. The infrastructure is evenly divided between two elementary, two middle, and two high schools. These schools are distributed across two distinct districts, providing families with variety in their educational environment.
What are the major school districts in Tripp County, South Dakota?
The Winner School District 59-2 is the largest provider, educating 814 students, while the Colome Consolidated 59-3 serves 170 students. There are no charter schools in the county, so these two districts represent the entirety of the local public education landscape. This dual-district setup allows for specialized focus in both the town of Winner and the surrounding areas.
What is the school experience like in Tripp County?
The county features a perfect split with three schools in town settings and three in rural areas. Winner Elementary is the largest school by far with 444 students, creating a bustling primary education hub. In contrast, Colome High School offers an intimate high school experience with just 59 students.
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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.