For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 128 students in Martin, SD.
The top ranked public high school in Martin, SD is Bennett County High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Martin, 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 Martin have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Martin, 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 Martin, SD (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
Martin, South Dakota 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 Martin, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in Martin, SD include Bennett County High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Martin?
1 public high schools are located in Martin.
What is the racial composition of students in Martin?
Martin 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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