For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 242 students in Walworth County, SD.
The top ranked public high schools in Walworth County, SD are Selby High School - 01 and Mobridge High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walworth County, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Walworth County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Walworth County, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mobridge High School - 01, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Walworth County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Selby High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
108 E Dakota St
Selby, SD 57472
(605) 649-7818
Selby, SD 57472
(605) 649-7818
Grades: 9-12
| 52 students
Rank: #22.
Mobridge High School - 01
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1107 1st Ave E
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-9202
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-9202
Grades: 9-12
| 190 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Walworth County, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in Walworth County, SD include Selby High School - 01 and Mobridge High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Walworth County?
2 public high schools are located in Walworth County.
What is the racial composition of students in Walworth County?
Walworth County public high schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).
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