For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 694 students in Bennett County, SD.
The top-ranked public schools in Bennett County, SD are Bennett County High School - 01, Bennett County Middle School - 06 and Bennett County Elementary School - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bennett County, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Bennett County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Bennett County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Bennett County Middle School - 06
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
402 1st Ave
Martin, SD 57551
(605) 685-6330
Martin, SD 57551
(605) 685-6330
Gr: 6-8 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Bennett County Elementary School - 03
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 5th St
Martin, SD 57551
(605) 685-6717
Martin, SD 57551
(605) 685-6717
Gr: PK-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
100 W. Main St.
Allen, SD 57714
(605) 455-1209
Allen, SD 57714
(605) 455-1209
Gr: K-8 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Bennett County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 580
Martin, SD 57551
(605) 685-6717
Martin, SD 57551
(605) 685-6717
Gr: K-8 | 35 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Po Box 580
Martin, SD 57551
(605) 685-6717
Martin, SD 57551
(605) 685-6717
Gr: K-8 | 32 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Bennett County, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in Bennett County, SD include Bennett County High School - 01, Bennett County Middle School - 06 and Bennett County Elementary School - 03.
How many public schools are located in Bennett County?
4 public schools are located in Bennett County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bennett County?
Bennett County public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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