For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 716 students in Lyman County, SD.
The top ranked public schools in Lyman County, SD are Lyman High School - 01, Lyman Elementary - 04 and Lyman Middle School - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lyman County, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Lyman County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Lyman County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lyman High School - 01
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 S Birch Ave
Presho, SD 57568
(605) 895-2662
Presho, SD 57568
(605) 895-2662
Grades: 9-12
| 97 students
Rank: #22.
Lyman Elementary - 04
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
411 E 2nd St
Presho, SD 57568
(605) 869-2213
Presho, SD 57568
(605) 869-2213
Grades: PK-5
| 180 students
Rank: #33.
Lyman Middle School - 02
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 S Birch Ave
Presho, SD 57568
(605) 869-2579
Presho, SD 57568
(605) 869-2579
Grades: 6-8
| 83 students
Rank: n/an/a
227 Bia #10
Lower Brule, SD 57548
(605) 815-5376
Lower Brule, SD 57548
(605) 815-5376
Grades: K-12
| 356 students
Lyman County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
20426 482nd Ave
Vivian, SD 57576
(605) 629-1114
Vivian, SD 57576
(605) 629-1114
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
201 S Birch Ave
Presho, SD 57568
(605) 895-2662
Presho, SD 57568
(605) 895-2662
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lyman County, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Lyman County, SD include Lyman High School - 01, Lyman Elementary - 04 and Lyman Middle School - 02.
How many public schools are located in Lyman County?
4 public schools are located in Lyman County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lyman County?
Lyman County public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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