For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 97 students in Lemmon, SD.
The top-ranked public high school in Lemmon, SD is Lemmon High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lemmon, SD public high school have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Lemmon have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Lemmon, 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 Lemmon 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 Lemmon, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lemmon, SD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lemmon, SD include Lemmon High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Lemmon?
1 public high schools are located in Lemmon.
What is the racial composition of students in Lemmon?
Lemmon 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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