| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Fourche School District 09-1 | Belle Fourche | 2/10 Poor · 16th pct | 1,329 | 5 | K–12 | 1 |
| Newell School District 09-2 | Newell | 2/10 Poor · 12th pct | 289 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
How Butte County compares
Together they enroll 1,618 students across 8 schools. The largest is Belle Fourche School District 09-1 with 1,329 students. Districts here average 2.0/10, below the South Dakota average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 2/10.
School Districts in Butte County, South Dakota
Butte County has 2 public school districts covering 4 zip codes. The top-rated district in Butte County is Belle Fourche School District 09-1 (2/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in South Dakota. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Butte County, SD?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Butte County, SD. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Butte County, SD?
Of the districts serving Butte County, Belle Fourche School District 09-1 has the highest rating on this site at 2/10. That places it in the 16th percentile among South Dakota school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on South Dakota reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in South Dakota and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within South Dakota only, never across state lines.