For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 452 students in Britton, SD.
The top ranked public schools in Britton, SD are Britton-hecla High School - 01, Sunset Colony High School - 06 and Britton-hecla Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Britton, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Britton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Britton, SD (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Britton-hecla High School - 01
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
759 5th St
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Grades: 9-12
| 108 students
Rank: #22.
Sunset Colony High School - 06
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
41632 109th St
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students
Rank: #33.
Britton-hecla Elementary - 02
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
759 5th St
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 443-2234
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 443-2234
Grades: K-5
| 175 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Sunset Colony Elementary - 04
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
41632 109th St
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Grades: K-8
| 23 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Westwood Rural Elementary - 05
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
499 Westwood Rd
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Grades: K-8
| 30 students
Rank: #66.
Britton-hecla Middle School - 03
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
759 5th St
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Grades: 6-8
| 104 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Britton, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Britton, SD include Britton-hecla High School - 01, Sunset Colony High School - 06 and Britton-hecla Elementary - 02.
How many public schools are located in Britton, SD?
6 public schools are located in Britton, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in Britton, SD?
Britton, SD public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 31% (majority American Indian).
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