For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,613 students in Butte County, SD.
The top ranked public 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Butte County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 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
Rank: #44.
South Park Elementary - 03
(Math: 46% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1816 Valley Dr
Belle Fourche, SD 57717
(605) 723-3382
Belle Fourche, SD 57717
(605) 723-3382
Grades: 1-4
| 392 students
Rank: #55.
Newell Middle School - 04
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
501 Dartmouth Ave
Newell, SD 57760
(605) 456-0102
Newell, SD 57760
(605) 456-0102
Grades: 6-8
| 55 students
Rank: #66.
Belle Fourche Middle School - 07
(Math: 27% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1302 Ziebach St
Belle Fourche, SD 57717
(605) 723-3367
Belle Fourche, SD 57717
(605) 723-3367
Grades: 5-8
| 405 students
Rank: #77.
Newell Elementary - 02
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
501 Dartmouth Ave
Newell, SD 57760
(605) 456-0102
Newell, SD 57760
(605) 456-0102
Grades: PK-5
| 134 students
Rank: n/an/a
29 N 6th Ave
Belle Fourche, SD 57717
(605) 723-3379
Belle Fourche, SD 57717
(605) 723-3379
Grades: K
| 98 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Butte County, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Butte County, SD include Belle Fourche High School - 01, Newell High School - 01 and Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09.
How many public schools are located in Butte County, SD?
8 public schools are located in Butte County, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in Butte County, SD?
Butte County, SD public schools minority enrollment is 14% 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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