Top 3 Best Fall River County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 376 students in Fall River County, SD.
The top ranked public high schools in Fall River County, SD are Edgemont High School - 01, Oelrichs High School - 01 and Hot Springs High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fall River County, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Fall River County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Fall River County, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 68%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hot Springs High School - 01, with 70-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public high school average of 32% (majority American Indian).

Best Public High Schools in Fall River County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Edgemont High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
715 Mogul Way
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 662-7254
Grades: 9-12
| 49 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Oelrichs High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
214 W 7th St
Oelrichs, SD 57763
(605) 535-2631
Grades: 9-12
| 72 students
Rank: #33.
Hot Springs High School - 01
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
110 N 16th St
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(605) 745-4147
Grades: 9-12
| 253 students
Rank: n/an/a
10222 Valley Rd
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 749-2258
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Fall River County, SD

Fall River County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 29
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 662-7254
Grades: 7-8
| 35 students
10222 Valley Rd
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 749-2258
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1609 University Ave
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(605) 745-4149
Grades: K-8
| 20 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Fall River County, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in Fall River County, SD include Edgemont High School - 01, Oelrichs High School - 01 and Hot Springs High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Fall River County, SD?
4 public high schools are located in Fall River County, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in Fall River County, SD?
Fall River County, SD public high schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public high schools average of 32% (majority American Indian).

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