Best 57717 South Dakota Public High Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 440 students in 57717, SD.
The top ranked public high schools in 57717, SD are Belle Fourche 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.
Public high schools in zipcode 57717 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in 57717, SD have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 57717 have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the South Dakota average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Belle Fourche High School - 01, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).

Best 57717, SD Public High Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belle Fourche High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1301 12th Ave
Belle Fourche, SD 57717
(605) 723-3350
Grades: 9-12
| 383 students
Rank: #22.
Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1301 12th Ave
Belle Fourche, SD 57717
(605) 723-0955
Grades: 9-12
| 57 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 57717, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in 57717, SD include Belle Fourche High School - 01 and Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09.
How many public high schools are located in 57717?
2 public high schools are located in 57717.
What is the racial composition of students in 57717?
57717 public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).

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