For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 407 students in Belle Fourche, SD.
The top ranked public high schools in Belle Fourche, 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.
Belle Fourche, SD public high schools 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 Belle Fourche have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Belle Fourche, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the South Dakota average of 81%.
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 Public High Schools in Belle Fourche, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belle Fourche High School - 01
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
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
| 372 students
Rank: #22.
Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1301 12th Ave
Belle Fourche, SD 57717
(605) 723-0955
Belle Fourche, SD 57717
(605) 723-0955
Grades: 9-12
| 35 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Belle Fourche, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in Belle Fourche, SD include Belle Fourche High School - 01 and Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09.
How many public high schools are located in Belle Fourche?
2 public high schools are located in Belle Fourche.
What is the racial composition of students in Belle Fourche?
Belle Fourche 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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