For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 529 students in Butte County, SD.
The top ranked public high schools in Butte County, SD are Belle Fourche High School - 01, Newell 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.
Butte County, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Butte County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Butte County, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is more than the South Dakota average of 80%.
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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Butte County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belle Fourche High School - 01
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1301 12th Ave
Belle Fourche, SD 57717
(605) 723-3350
Belle Fourche, SD 57717
(605) 723-3350
Grades: 9-12
| 400 students
Rank: #22.
Newell High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 Dartmouth Ave
Newell, SD 57760
(605) 456-0102
Newell, SD 57760
(605) 456-0102
Grades: 9-12
| 78 students
Rank: #33.
Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1301 12th Ave
Belle Fourche, SD 57717
(605) 723-0955
Belle Fourche, SD 57717
(605) 723-0955
Grades: 9-12
| 51 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Butte County, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in Butte County, SD include Belle Fourche High School - 01, Newell High School - 01 and Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09.
How many public high schools are located in Butte County, SD?
3 public high schools are located in Butte County, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in Butte County, SD?
Butte County, SD public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 32% (majority American Indian).
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