| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs School District 23-2 | Hot Springs | 5/10 Average · 42nd pct | 772 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Edgemont School District 23-1 | Edgemont | 3/10 Below Average · 22nd pct | 147 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Oelrichs School District 23-3 | Oelrichs | 1/10 Poor · 3rd pct | 116 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Fall River County compares
Together they enroll 1,035 students across 8 schools. The largest is Hot Springs School District 23-2 with 772 students. Districts here average 3.0/10, below the South Dakota average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 5/10.
School Districts in Fall River County, South Dakota
Fall River County has 3 public school districts covering 5 zip codes. The top-rated district in Fall River County is Hot Springs School District 23-2 (5/10). 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 Fall River County, SD?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Fall River 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 Fall River County, SD?
Of the districts serving Fall River County, Hot Springs School District 23-2 has the highest rating on this site at 5/10. That places it in the 42nd 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.