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Best Middle Schools in Lemmon, SD

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Coming soon: This year's test scores are expected from the South Dakota Department of Education any day now — new rankings will follow the moment they're released!

At a glance

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Students

Top rankedLemmon Junior High - 0674^th of 246 South Dakota middle schools

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Biggest riser

Lemmon Junior High - 06 up 19 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

Lemmon, South Dakota is home to a single middle school, Lemmon Junior High - 06, which serves students in grades 6-8. Despite being the only middle school in the area, Lemmon Junior High has maintained a strong academic performance, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics consistently above the state averages.

Lemmon Junior High - 06 has seen some fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the past few years, ranging from 74th out of 246 middle schools in 2024-2025 to 93rd out of 147 in 2023-2024. However, the school's 4 out of 5 star rating in 2024-2025 suggests it is performing well overall. The school's small size, with only 46 students, likely allows for more personalized attention and support, contributing to its academic success. Additionally, the school's higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratio of 12.9 indicate it is well-resourced, which may also be a factor in its strong performance.

Overall, Lemmon School District 52-4 appears to be providing a quality middle school education to the students of Lemmon, South Dakota. Lemmon Junior High - 06 has consistently strong academic outcomes, suggesting the district is effectively supporting student learning and development.

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Ranking:

E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2025)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lemmon Junior High - 06	Public	6-8	314 8th St W	Lemmon	57638	Perkins County	Lemmon School District 52-4	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 374-3762	53	5	10.9	35.8%	47 (88.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.8%)	66.1	74^th of 246 public middle schools	69.9%		44.2	93^rd of 147 public middle schools	36.7%	19	66.7	57.2	58.8	60.4	53.3	33.3	41.2	41.5	58.8	$13,546	$1,129	$12,417

Cities Near Lemmon

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank	Rank (0-5)
Bison	32.15 mi	3	100^th
Mc Intosh	38.92 mi	3	162^nd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Dakota Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.