Best Public Middle Schools in Perkins County (2025-26)

Best Perkins County Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 66 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 score of 40% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Perkins County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Perkins County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Lemmon Jr. High - 06

(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
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314 8th St W
Lemmon, SD 57638
(605) 374-3762

Gr: 7-8 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Rank: #22.

Bison Jr. High - 04

(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
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200 E Carr St
Bison, SD 57620
(605) 244-5271

Gr: 7-8 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

[+] Show Closed 51��s in Perkins County, SD

Perkins County 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Progress Elementary - 04 (Closed 2011)

19327 Sd Hwy 20
Meadow, SD 57644
(605) 374-3784

Gr: K-6

Swanson Elementary School (Closed 2004)

Po Box 218
Lodgepole, SD 57640
(605) 564-2662

Gr: K-8 | 4 students

Union Elementary School (Closed 2005)

Po Box 9
Bison, SD 57620
(605) 244-5273

Gr: 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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).