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Bennett County School District 03-1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 442 students in Bennett County School District 03-1. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Bennett County School District 03-1 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
3 Schools
727 Schools
# Students
442 Students
146,864 Students
# Teachers
44 Teachers
10,621 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bennett County School District 03-1, 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 70% has increased from 60-69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#143 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Graduation Rate
70%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.53
% American Indian
57%
14%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
9%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
18%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
17%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,482 is higher than the state median of $13,047. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $38,615 is higher than the state median of $12,552. The school district spending/student has grown by 128% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,482
$13,047
Spending / Student
$38,615
$12,552
Best Bennett County School District 03-1 Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bennett County High School - 01
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
202 E School St
Martin, SD 57551
(605) 685-6330
Martin, SD 57551
(605) 685-6330
Gr: 9-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Bennett County Middle School - 06
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
402 1st Ave
Martin, SD 57551
(605) 685-6330
Martin, SD 57551
(605) 685-6330
Gr: 6-8 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Bennett County Elementary School - 03
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 5th St
Martin, SD 57551
(605) 685-6717
Martin, SD 57551
(605) 685-6717
Gr: PK-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bennett County School District 03-1?
Bennett County School District 03-1 manages 3 public schools serving 442 students.
What is the rank of Bennett County School District 03-1?
Bennett County School District 03-1 is ranked #142 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bennett County School District 03-1?
57% of Bennett County School District 03-1 students are American Indian, 18% of students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bennett County School District 03-1?
Bennett County School District 03-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Bennett County School District 03-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $38,615 is higher than the state median of $12,552. The school district spending/student has grown by 128% over four school years.
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