Top Rankings
Britton-Hecla School District 45-4 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 480 students in Britton-Hecla School District 45-4. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Britton-Hecla School District 45-4 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
6 Schools
729 Schools
# Students
480 Students
145,763 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
10,615 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Britton-Hecla School District 45-4, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 146 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#103 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
42%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.53
% American Indian
1%
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
91%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,194 is higher than the state median of $13,146. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,077 is less than the state median of $12,647. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,194
$13,146
Spending / Student
$12,077
$12,647
Best Britton-Hecla School District 45-4 Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunset Colony High School - 06
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
41632 109th St
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #22.
Britton-hecla High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
759 5th St
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Gr: 9-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Sunset Colony Elementary - 04
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
41632 109th St
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Gr: K-8 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Westwood Rural Elementary - 05
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
499 Westwood Rd
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Gr: K-8 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #55.
Britton-hecla Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
759 5th St
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 443-2234
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 443-2234
Gr: K-5 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Britton-hecla Middle School - 03
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
759 5th St
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Gr: 6-8 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Britton-Hecla School District 45-4?
Britton-Hecla School District 45-4 manages 6 public schools serving 480 students.
What is the rank of Britton-Hecla School District 45-4?
Britton-Hecla School District 45-4 is ranked #77 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Britton-Hecla School District 45-4?
91% of Britton-Hecla School District 45-4 students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Britton-Hecla School District 45-4?
Britton-Hecla School District 45-4 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Britton-Hecla School District 45-4's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,077 is less than the state median of $12,647. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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