For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 80 students in Perkins County, SD.
The top ranked public middle schools in Perkins County, SD are Lemmon Jr. High - 06 and Bison Jr. High - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perkins County, SD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Perkins County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 41% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Perkins County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lemmon Jr. High - 06
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
314 8th St W
Lemmon, SD 57638
(605) 374-3762
Lemmon, SD 57638
(605) 374-3762
Grades: 7-8
| 56 students
Rank: #22.
Bison Jr. High - 04
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 E Carr St
Bison, SD 57620
(605) 244-5271
Bison, SD 57620
(605) 244-5271
Grades: 7-8
| 24 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 middle schools in Perkins County, SD?
The top ranked public middle schools in Perkins County, SD include Lemmon Jr. High - 06 and Bison Jr. High - 04.
How many public middle schools are located in Perkins County?
2 public middle schools are located in Perkins County.
What is the racial composition of students in Perkins County?
Perkins County public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 41% (majority American Indian).
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