For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 128 students in Bennett County, SD.
The top ranked public high school in Bennett County, SD is Bennett County High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bennett County, SD public high school have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Bennett County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Bennett County, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 70%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bennett County High School - 01, with 60-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Bennett County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bennett County High School - 01
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
202 E School St
Martin, SD 57551
(605) 685-6330
Martin, SD 57551
(605) 685-6330
Grades: 9-12
| 128 students
Bennett County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 580
Martin, SD 57551
(605) 685-6717
Martin, SD 57551
(605) 685-6717
Grades: K-8
| 35 students
Po Box 580
Martin, SD 57551
(605) 685-6717
Martin, SD 57551
(605) 685-6717
Grades: K-8
| 32 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Bennett County, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in Bennett County, SD include Bennett County High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Bennett County?
1 public high schools are located in Bennett County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bennett County?
Bennett County public high schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).
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