Best Schools in Butte County, SD
Butte County, SD has a total of 14 schools including 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools. A total of 3,792 students attend Butte County, SD schools. On average, schools in Butte County score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Butte County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Butte County, SD
Butte County, SD has 5 high schools with 1,506 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Butte County score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Butte County meet expectations.
1. Sundance Secondary School
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Crook County School District #1 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 195 Students
2. Spearfish High School - 01
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Spearfish School District 40-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 796 Students
3. Belle Fourche High School - 01
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Belle Fourche School District 09-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 383 Students
4. Newell High School - 01
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Newell School District 09-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 75 Students
5. Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09
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Belle Fourche School District 09-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 57 Students
Best Middle Schools in Butte County, SD
Butte County, SD has 4 middle schools with 1,236 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Butte County score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Butte County don't meet expectations.
1. Belle Fourche Middle School - 07
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Belle Fourche School District 09-1 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 401 Students
2. Spearfish Middle School - 05
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Spearfish School District 40-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 600 Students
3. Newell Middle School - 04
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Newell School District 09-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 62 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Butte County, SD
Butte County, SD has 5 elementary schools with 1,050 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Butte County score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Butte County meet expectations.
1. Sundance Elementary
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Crook County School District #1 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 242 Students
2. Newell Elementary - 02
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Newell School District 09-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 152 Students
3. Mountain View Elementary - 08
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Spearfish School District 40-2 • Public • Grades KG • 168 Students
4. South Park Elementary - 03
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Belle Fourche School District 09-1 • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 382 Students
5. North Park Elementary - 08
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Belle Fourche School District 09-1 • Public • Grades KG • 106 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Butte County, SD
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Butte County, SD has a total population of 10,243 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Butte County, SD
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Butte County, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.41 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.21 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.21 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Butte County, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Butte County, SD.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Butte County, SD Internet Health Assessment.
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