For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 20 students in Bison, SD.
The top-ranked public middle school in Bison, SD is Bison Jr. High - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bison, SD public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Bison have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Bison, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bison Jr. High - 04
(Math: 21-39% | 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
Gr: 7-8 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Bison, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Bison, SD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bison, SD include Bison Jr. High - 04.
How many public middle schools are located in Bison?
1 public middle schools are located in Bison.
What is the racial composition of students in Bison?
Bison public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).
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