Total enrollment
682
+187 (+38%) vs SY 2017-18
Bennett County
South Dakota · Public K-12
In Bennett County, South Dakota, the public-school system rolls up to 4 schools and roughly 682 K-12 students, with county median household income around $53,750. By level, that breaks down as 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
7-year change in Bennett County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
+1 (+33%) vs SY 2017-18
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
2 districts
Enrollment
682
NCES CCD
Median income
$53,750
Below South Dakota avg
Free/reduced lunch
99.6%
Above South Dakota avg
Elementary
2
457 students
Middle
1
100 students
High
1
125 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Bennett County School District 03-1
442 students · 2 districts in Bennett County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Bennett County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
18.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
28.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
10.0%
civilian labor
Median age
27
35.1% under 18
Test scores in Bennett County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. South Dakota state average: 50.4%.
Top 2 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Horse School | Allen | Elementary | KG-08 | 240 | · |
| Bennett County Elementary School - 03 | Martin | Elementary | PK-05 | 217 | · |
| Bennett County High School - 01 | Martin | High | 09-12 | 125 | · |
| Bennett County Middle School - 06 | Martin | Middle | 06-08 | 100 | · |
Cities in Bennett County
About Bennett County
Across the compact South Dakota county of Bennett County of about 3,345 residents, the public-school footprint covers 4 schools and about 682 students.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show median household income runs near $53,750, about 18% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 28% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 23% lower than the South Dakota median.
For a sense of the school types, Bennett County is built around 2 elementary schools (457 students), 1 middle school (100), and 1 high school (125).
Bennett County School District 03-1 dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 442 students on its own.
Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Bennett County has grew 38% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 495 students to 682. Bennett County now counts 4 public schools, up from 3 in SY 2017-18.
On allk12, the community for Bennett County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data