For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 981 students in Tripp County, SD.
The top ranked public schools in Tripp County, SD are Colome High School - 01, Winner High School - 01 and Colome Middle School - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tripp County, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Tripp County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Tripp County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colome High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
105 Carr St
Colome, SD 57528
(605) 842-1624
Colome, SD 57528
(605) 842-1624
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Winner High School - 01
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
431 E 7th St
Winner, SD 57580
(605) 842-8125
Winner, SD 57580
(605) 842-8125
Gr: 9-12 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Colome Middle School - 03
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
105 Carr St
Colome, SD 57528
(605) 842-1624
Colome, SD 57528
(605) 842-1624
Gr: 6-8 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Winner Middle School - 02
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
431 E 7th St
Winner, SD 57580
(605) 842-8125
Winner, SD 57580
(605) 842-8125
Gr: 6-8 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Winner Elementary - 04
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
825 W 3rd St
Winner, SD 57580
(605) 842-8170
Winner, SD 57580
(605) 842-8170
Gr: PK-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
Colome Elementary - 02
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
105 Carr St
Colome, SD 57528
(605) 842-1624
Colome, SD 57528
(605) 842-1624
Gr: PK-5 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Tripp County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
31905 Dejong Rd
Hamill, SD 57534
(605) 842-8101
Hamill, SD 57534
(605) 842-8101
Gr: K-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
210 D Street
Witten, SD 57584
(605) 452-3251
Witten, SD 57584
(605) 452-3251
Gr: K-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
203 West 2nd St.
Witten, SD 57584
(605) 452-3251
Witten, SD 57584
(605) 452-3251
Gr: K-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Tripp County, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Tripp County, SD include Colome High School - 01, Winner High School - 01 and Colome Middle School - 03.
How many public schools are located in Tripp County?
6 public schools are located in Tripp County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tripp County?
Tripp County public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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