Total enrollment
953
-160 (-14%) vs SY 2017-18
Fall River County
South Dakota · Public K-12
Fall River County's public schools total 8 across the county, with enrollment of about 953 and Hot Springs School District 23-2 the largest single district. By grade band, the county runs 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools.
7-year change in Fall River County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
8
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
8
3 districts
Enrollment
953
NCES CCD
Median income
$67,917
Below South Dakota avg
Free/reduced lunch
42.7%
Above South Dakota avg
Elementary
3
454 students
Middle
2
214 students
High
3
285 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Hot Springs School District 23-2
710 students · 3 districts in Fall River County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Fall River 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+
29.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
12.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.5%
civilian labor
Median age
55
16.2% under 18
Test scores in Fall River County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. South Dakota state average: 50.4%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
- Hot Springs Middle School - 06· 54.6%
- Hot Springs Elementary - 02· 40.5%
- Edgemont Elementary - 03· 37.3%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs Elementary - 02 | Hot Springs | Elementary | PK-05 | 306 | · |
| Hot Springs High School - 01 | Hot Springs | High | 09-12 | 215 | · |
| Hot Springs Middle School - 06 | Hot Springs | Middle | 06-08 | 189 | · |
| Edgemont Elementary - 03 | Edgemont | Elementary | PK-08 | 93 | · |
| Oelrichs Elementary - 02 | Oelrichs | Elementary | PK-05 | 55 | · |
| Oelrichs High School - 01 | Oelrichs | High | 09-12 | 44 | · |
| Edgemont High School - 01 | Edgemont | High | 09-12 | 26 | · |
| Oelrichs Jr. High - 03 | Oelrichs | Middle | 06-08 | 25 | · |
Cities in Fall River County
About Fall River County
Across the low-population South Dakota county of Fall River County of about 7,258 residents, the public-school footprint covers 8 schools and about 953 students.
Stepping back, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $67,917, roughly 29% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 12%.
In terms of grade levels, Fall River County is made up of 3 elementary schools (454 students), 2 middle schools (214), and 3 high schools (285).
Hot Springs School District 23-2 is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 710 students across Fall River County.
Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Fall River County has decreased 14% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,113 students to 953.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Fall River County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
Fall River County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data