| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bison School District 52-1 | Bison | 6/10 Average · 52nd pct | 134 | 3 | K–12 | 2 |
| Lemmon School District 52-4 | Lemmon | 6/10 Average · 52nd pct | 283 | 3 | K–12 | 3 |
How Perkins County compares
Together they enroll 417 students across 6 schools. The largest is Lemmon School District 52-4 with 283 students. Districts here average 6.0/10, above the South Dakota average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 6/10 to 6/10.
School Districts in Perkins County, South Dakota
Perkins County has 2 public school districts covering 5 zip codes. The top-rated district in Perkins County is Bison School District 52-1 (6/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in South Dakota. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Perkins County, SD?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Perkins County, SD. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Perkins County, SD?
Of the districts serving Perkins County, Bison School District 52-1 has the highest rating on this site at 6/10. That places it in the 52nd percentile among South Dakota school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on South Dakota reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in South Dakota and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within South Dakota only, never across state lines.