For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 409 students in Perkins County, SD.
The top ranked public schools in Perkins County, SD are Bison High School - 01, Lemmon High School - 01 and Lemmon Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perkins County, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Perkins County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Perkins County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Bison High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 E Carr St
Bison, SD 57620
(605) 244-5271
Bison, SD 57620
(605) 244-5271
Grades: 9-12
| 45 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lemmon High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
314 8th St W
Lemmon, SD 57638
(605) 374-3762
Lemmon, SD 57638
(605) 374-3762
Grades: 9-12
| 76 students
Rank: #33.
Lemmon Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
905 5th Ave W
Lemmon, SD 57638
(605) 374-3784
Lemmon, SD 57638
(605) 374-3784
Grades: K-6
| 146 students
Rank: #44.
Lemmon Jr. High - 06
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
314 8th St W
Lemmon, SD 57638
(605) 374-3762
Lemmon, SD 57638
(605) 374-3762
Grades: 7-8
| 50 students
Rank: #55.
Bison Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 E Carr St
Bison, SD 57620
(605) 244-5271
Bison, SD 57620
(605) 244-5271
Grades: K-6
| 67 students
Rank: #66.
Bison Jr. High - 04
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 E Carr St
Bison, SD 57620
(605) 244-5271
Bison, SD 57620
(605) 244-5271
Grades: 7-8
| 25 students
Perkins County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
19327 Sd Hwy 20
Meadow, SD 57644
(605) 374-3784
Meadow, SD 57644
(605) 374-3784
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Po Box 218
Lodgepole, SD 57640
(605) 564-2662
Lodgepole, SD 57640
(605) 564-2662
Grades: K-8
| 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Perkins County, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Perkins County, SD include Bison High School - 01, Lemmon High School - 01 and Lemmon Elementary - 02.
How many public schools are located in Perkins County, SD?
6 public schools are located in Perkins County, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in Perkins County, SD?
Perkins County, SD public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 31% (majority American Indian).
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