For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 152 students in Mellette, SD.
The top-ranked public high schools in Mellette, SD are Northwestern High School - 01 and Isucceed - 92. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mellette, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Mellette have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Mellette, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 68%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Northwestern High School - 01, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Mellette, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwestern High School - 01
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
221 3rd St
Mellette, SD 57461
(605) 887-3467
Mellette, SD 57461
(605) 887-3467
Gr: 9-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Isucceed - 92
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
221 3rd St
Mellette, SD 57461
(605) 887-3467
Mellette, SD 57461
(605) 887-3467
Gr: 9-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 64:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Mellette, SD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Mellette, SD include Northwestern High School - 01 and Isucceed - 92.
How many public high schools are located in Mellette?
2 public high schools are located in Mellette.
What is the racial composition of students in Mellette?
Mellette public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).
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