For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 300 students in Fall River County, SD.
The top ranked public high schools in Fall River County, SD are Edgemont High School - 01, Hot Springs High School - 01 and Oelrichs High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fall River County, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Fall River County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Fall River County, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 69%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hot Springs High School - 01, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Fall River County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edgemont High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
715 Mogul Way
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 662-7254
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 662-7254
Gr: 9-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Hot Springs High School - 01
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
110 N 16th St
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(605) 745-4147
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(605) 745-4147
Gr: 9-12 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Oelrichs High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
214 W 7th St
Oelrichs, SD 57763
(605) 535-2631
Oelrichs, SD 57763
(605) 535-2631
Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
10222 Valley Rd
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 749-2258
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 749-2258
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Fall River County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 29
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 662-7254
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 662-7254
Gr: 7-8 | 35 students Minority enrollment: 17%
10222 Valley Rd
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 749-2258
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 749-2258
Gr: 9-12
1609 University Ave
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(605) 745-4149
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(605) 745-4149
Gr: K-8 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 20%
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What are the top ranked public high schools in Fall River County, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in Fall River County, SD include Edgemont High School - 01, Hot Springs High School - 01 and Oelrichs High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Fall River County?
4 public high schools are located in Fall River County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fall River County?
Fall River County public high schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Which public high schools in Fall River County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Fall River County include: Edgemont High School - 01 vs. Hot Springs High School - 01, Hot Springs High School - 01 vs. Edgemont High School - 01
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