For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 46 students in Bison, SD.
The top-ranked public high school in Bison, SD is Bison High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bison, SD public high school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Bison have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public high schools.
Bison, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bison High School - 01, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Bison, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Bison, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Bison, SD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Bison, SD include Bison High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Bison?
1 public high schools are located in Bison.
What is the racial composition of students in Bison?
Bison public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).
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