For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 142 students in Perkins County, SD.
The top-ranked public high schools in Perkins County, SD are Bison High School - 01 and Lemmon High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perkins County, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Perkins County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Perkins County, 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), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Perkins County (2026-27)
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 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Lemmon High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
314 8th St W
Lemmon, SD 57638
(605) 374-3762
Lemmon, SD 57638
(605) 374-3762
Gr: 9-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Perkins County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 218
Lodgepole, SD 57640
(605) 564-2662
Lodgepole, SD 57640
(605) 564-2662
Gr: K-8 | 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Perkins County, SD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Perkins County, SD include Bison High School - 01 and Lemmon High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Perkins County?
2 public high schools are located in Perkins County.
What is the racial composition of students in Perkins County?
Perkins County public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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