| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colome School District 59-3 | Wood | 4/10 Below Average · 33rd pct | 170 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| White River School District 47-1 | Belvidere | 1/10 Poor · 5th pct | 419 | 4 | PK–12 | 3 |
How Mellette County compares
Together they enroll 589 students across 8 schools. The largest is White River School District 47-1 with 419 students. Districts here average 2.5/10, below the South Dakota average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 4/10.
School Districts in Mellette County, South Dakota
Mellette County has 2 public school districts covering 4 zip codes. The top-rated district in Mellette County is Colome School District 59-3 (4/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in South Dakota. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Mellette County, SD?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Mellette County, SD. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Mellette County, SD?
Of the districts serving Mellette County, Colome School District 59-3 has the highest rating on this site at 4/10. That places it in the 33rd percentile among South Dakota school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on South Dakota reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in South Dakota and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within South Dakota only, never across state lines.