Walworth County Schools & Education
Walworth County, South Dakota
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
42/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
90.8%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.8%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 82.4%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,609
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,409
School Score
42/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 38/100
State Score Position
#24
of 65 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Walworth County
Measured School Summary
Walworth County performs at an average level with a school score of 42/100 and a solid graduation rate of 90.8%.
Funding Context
At $6,609 per pupil, Walworth County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 11% above the South Dakota average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 8.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 11% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Walworth 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
7 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
42/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #24 of 65 South Dakota counties with school score data.
Completion
90.8%
8.4 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,609
$800 below the state average
School coverage
7
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Walworth County has 7 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 Walworth 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
Walworth 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
#24
of 65 South Dakota counties with school score data. The county score is 4 points above 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.
Mobridge-Pollock 62-6
Elementary to high school visible
574 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Selby Area School District 62-5
Elementary to high school visible
180 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Mobridge-Pollock 62-6 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 Walworth County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Walworth 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 Walworth 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.
Comprehensive Schooling in Walworth County
Walworth County features seven public schools that serve a total of 754 students across two school districts. The system includes three elementary, two middle, and two high schools, ensuring a complete educational path for local youth. This network provides a solid foundation for the county's small-town and rural communities.
Mobridge-Pollock Leads the District Landscape
The Mobridge-Pollock 62-6 district is the largest in the county, managing 574 students across four schools. The Selby Area School District 62-5 serves the remaining 180 students in three schools. No charter schools exist in the county, keeping all public education focused within these two well-established local districts.
A Blend of Town and Rural Learning
Walworth County's schools are divided between four town-based and three rural locales. The average school size is 108 students, with Mobridge High School being the largest at 182 students. Smaller environments like Selby Elementary, with 91 students, offer a more intimate setting for early childhood education.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Walworth County
Reported Enrollment
754
7 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Walworth County
Mobridge-Pollock 62-6
Selby Area School District 62-5
7 Public Schools in Walworth 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 7 of 7 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobridge High School - 01 | Record | Mobridge-Pollock 62-6 | Mobridge, 57601Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 182 |
| Freeman Davis Elementary - 03 | Record | Mobridge-Pollock 62-6 | Mobridge, 57601Town: Remote | KG–2 | Primary | 149 |
| Mobridge Middle School - 02 | Record | Mobridge-Pollock 62-6 | Mobridge, 57601Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 127 |
| Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 | Record | Mobridge-Pollock 62-6 | Mobridge, 57601Town: Remote | 3–5 | Primary | 116 |
| Selby Elementary - 02 | Record | Selby Area School District 62-5 | Selby, 57472Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 91 |
| Selby High School - 01 | Record | Selby Area School District 62-5 | Selby, 57472Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 52 |
| Selby Middle School - 03 | Record | Selby Area School District 62-5 | Selby, 57472Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 37 |
Mobridge High School - 01
Mobridge-Pollock 62-6
Mobridge, 57601 / Town: Remote
Freeman Davis Elementary - 03
Mobridge-Pollock 62-6
Mobridge, 57601 / Town: Remote
Mobridge Middle School - 02
Mobridge-Pollock 62-6
Mobridge, 57601 / Town: Remote
Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04
Mobridge-Pollock 62-6
Mobridge, 57601 / Town: Remote
Selby Elementary - 02
Selby Area School District 62-5
Selby, 57472 / Rural: Remote
Selby High School - 01
Selby Area School District 62-5
Selby, 57472 / Rural: Remote
Selby Middle School - 03
Selby Area School District 62-5
Selby, 57472 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,609
State avg $7,409
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Schools in Walworth County, South Dakota — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Walworth County, South Dakota?
Walworth County features seven public schools that serve a total of 754 students across two school districts. The system includes three elementary, two middle, and two high schools, ensuring a complete educational path for local youth. This network provides a solid foundation for the county's small-town and rural communities.
What are the major school districts in Walworth County, South Dakota?
The Mobridge-Pollock 62-6 district is the largest in the county, managing 574 students across four schools. The Selby Area School District 62-5 serves the remaining 180 students in three schools. No charter schools exist in the county, keeping all public education focused within these two well-established local districts.
What is the school experience like in Walworth County?
Walworth County's schools are divided between four town-based and three rural locales. The average school size is 108 students, with Mobridge High School being the largest at 182 students. Smaller environments like Selby Elementary, with 91 students, offer a more intimate setting for early childhood education.
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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.