Best Schools in Perkins County, SD
Perkins County, SD has 10 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 601 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Perkins County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Perkins County, SD
The top high schools in Perkins County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Faith High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Faith School District 46-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 80 Students
2. Lemmon High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lemmon School District 52-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 86 Students
3. Bison High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bison School District 52-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 43 Students
Best Middle Schools in Perkins County, SD
The top middle schools in Perkins County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lemmon Jr. High - 06
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lemmon School District 52-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 56 Students
2. Bison Jr. High - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bison School District 52-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 24 Students
3. Faith Jr. High - 06
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Faith School District 46-2 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 26 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Perkins County, SD
The top elementary schools in Perkins County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Faith Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Faith School District 46-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 64 Students
2. Lemmon Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lemmon School District 52-4 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 141 Students
3. Bison Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bison School District 52-1 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 67 Students
4. Maurine Elementary - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Faith School District 46-2 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 14 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Perkins County, SD
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Perkins County, SD has a total population of 2,835 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Perkins County, SD
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Perkins County, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.71 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.09 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.62 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Perkins County, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Perkins County, SD.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Perkins County, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Perkins County, SD
How many schools are in Perkins County, SD?
Perkins County, SD has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 601 students in total.
How do schools in Perkins County perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Perkins County score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Perkins County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Perkins County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Perkins County
School districts (2)
- Bison School District 52-1 (3 schools)
- Lemmon School District 52-4 (3 schools)