For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 128 students in Bennett County, SD.
The top-ranked public high school in Bennett County, SD is Bennett County High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bennett County, SD public high school have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Bennett County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Bennett County, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 70%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bennett County High School - 01, with 60-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public high school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Bennett County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bennett County High School - 01
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
202 E School St
Martin, SD 57551
(605) 685-6330
Martin, SD 57551
(605) 685-6330
Gr: 9-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Bennett County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 580
Martin, SD 57551
(605) 685-6717
Martin, SD 57551
(605) 685-6717
Gr: K-8 | 35 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Po Box 580
Martin, SD 57551
(605) 685-6717
Martin, SD 57551
(605) 685-6717
Gr: K-8 | 32 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Bennett County, SD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Bennett County, SD include Bennett County High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Bennett County?
1 public high schools are located in Bennett County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bennett County?
Bennett County public high schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public high schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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