For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 121 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 50% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Perkins County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Perkins County, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 73%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lemmon High School - 01, with ≥80% 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 American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Perkins County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 45 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lemmon High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
314 8th St W
Lemmon, SD 57638
(605) 374-3762
Lemmon, SD 57638
(605) 374-3762
Grades: 9-12
| 76 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 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, SD?
2 public high schools are located in Perkins County, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in Perkins County, SD?
Perkins County, SD public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 32% (majority American Indian).
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