For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 473 students in Butte County, SD.
The top-ranked public high schools in Butte County, SD are Belle Fourche High School - 01 and Newell High School - 01. 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 39% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Butte County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Butte County, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is more than the South Dakota average of 82%.
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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Butte County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Belle Fourche High School - 01
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1301 12th Ave
Belle Fourche, SD 57717
(605) 723-3350
Belle Fourche, SD 57717
(605) 723-3350
Gr: 9-12 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Newell High School - 01
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
501 Dartmouth Ave
Newell, SD 57760
(605) 456-0102
Newell, SD 57760
(605) 456-0102
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
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 and Newell High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Butte County?
3 public high schools are located in Butte County.
What is the racial composition of students in Butte County?
Butte County 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 36% (majority American Indian).
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