Best Belle Fourche Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 407 students in Belle Fourche, SD.
The top-ranked public high schools in Belle Fourche, SD are Belle Fourche High School - 01 and Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belle Fourche, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Belle Fourche have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Belle Fourche, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is more than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Belle Fourche High School - 01, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).

Best Public High Schools in Belle Fourche, SD (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Belle Fourche High School - 01
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1301 12th Ave
Belle Fourche, SD 57717
(605) 723-3350
Gr: 9-12 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1301 12th Ave
Belle Fourche, SD 57717
(605) 723-0955
Gr: 9-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Belle Fourche, SD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Belle Fourche, SD include Belle Fourche High School - 01 and Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09.
How many public high schools are located in Belle Fourche?
2 public high schools are located in Belle Fourche.
What is the racial composition of students in Belle Fourche?
Belle Fourche public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).

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