For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 252 students in Tripp County, SD.
The top ranked public high schools in Tripp County, SD are Colome High School - 01 and Winner High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tripp County, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Tripp County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Tripp County, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is more than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Winner 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 29% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High 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%
Tripp County Public 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 high schools in Tripp County, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in Tripp County, SD include Colome High School - 01 and Winner High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Tripp County?
2 public high schools are located in Tripp County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tripp County?
Tripp County public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).
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