For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 136 students in Britton, SD.
The top ranked public high schools in Britton, SD are Britton-hecla High School - 01 and Sunset Colony High School - 06. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Britton, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Britton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public high schools.
Britton, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Britton-hecla High School - 01, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Britton, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Britton-hecla High School - 01
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
759 5th St
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Grades: 9-12
| 126 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Britton, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in Britton, SD include Britton-hecla High School - 01 and Sunset Colony High School - 06.
How many public high schools are located in Britton?
2 public high schools are located in Britton.
What is the racial composition of students in Britton?
Britton public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).
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