For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 135 students in Britton, SD.
The top-ranked public high schools in Britton, SD are Sunset Colony High School - 06 and Britton-hecla High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Britton, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Britton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Britton, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Britton-hecla High School - 01, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Britton, SD (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #22.
Britton-hecla High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
759 5th St
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Gr: 9-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Britton, SD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Britton, SD include Sunset Colony High School - 06 and Britton-hecla High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Britton?
2 public high schools are located in Britton.
What is the racial composition of students in Britton?
Britton public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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