Top Rankings
Lyman School District 42-1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 370 students in Lyman School District 42-1. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Lyman School District 42-1 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).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
3 Schools
754 Schools
# Students
370 Students
147,732 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
10,613 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Lyman School District 42-1, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 148 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#108 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.51
# American Indian Students
142 Students
21,043 Students
% American Indian Students
38%
14%
# Asian Students
n/a
2,268 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
11,264 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
n/a
4,603 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
205 Students
100,233 Students
% White Students
55%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
189 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
21 Students
8,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
25
3,357
# Students in K Grade:
32
12,536
# Students in 1st Grade:
25
11,134
# Students in 2nd Grade:
29
10,584
# Students in 3rd Grade:
27
10,827
# Students in 4th Grade:
32
10,885
# Students in 5th Grade:
30
10,832
# Students in 6th Grade:
32
11,010
# Students in 7th Grade:
24
11,241
# Students in 8th Grade:
27
11,314
# Students in 9th Grade:
18
12,779
# Students in 10th Grade:
18
11,674
# Students in 11th Grade:
28
9,981
# Students in 12th Grade:
23
9,578
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,270 is higher than the state median of $12,971. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,286 is higher than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,270
$12,971
Spending / Student
$23,286
$12,479
Best Lyman School District 42-1 Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lyman High School - 01
Magnet School
(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
| 87 students
Rank: #22.
Lyman Elementary - 04
Magnet School
(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
| 200 students
Rank: #33.
Lyman Middle School - 02
Magnet School
(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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lyman School District 42-1?
Lyman School District 42-1 manages 3 public schools serving 370 students.
What is the rank of Lyman School District 42-1?
Lyman School District 42-1 is ranked #109 out of 148 school districts in South Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lyman School District 42-1?
55% of Lyman School District 42-1 students are White, 38% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lyman School District 42-1?
Lyman School District 42-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Lyman School District 42-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,286 is higher than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
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