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Lyman High School - 01

Q: Is Lyman High School - 01 a good school?

Lyman High School - 01 ranks 89 th of 166 South Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

89^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 166 South Dakota High Schools

Better than 46% of South Dakota high schools

Summary

Lyman High School - 01 is a public high school located in Presho, South Dakota, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 97 students. The school is part of the Lyman School District 42-1, which is ranked 87 out of 147 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lyman High School - 01 has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from a high of 47th out of 133 schools in 2014-2015 to a low of 123rd out of 141 schools in 2023-2024. The school's SchoolDigger rating has also varied, ranging from 3 stars out of 5 in 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 to only 1 star in recent years. The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with its Native American students performing relatively well but its multi-racial students performing poorly. Additionally, the school's four-year graduation rate has declined from 86.4% in 2024-2025 to 68.1% in the same year, and its dropout rate has increased from 2.6% to 3.3%.

Academically, Lyman High School - 01 has shown mixed results, performing above the state average in English Language Arts and Science but significantly below the state average in Mathematics. The school's per-student spending has also decreased over the past few years, from $16,432 in 2020-2021 to $15,280 in 2023-2024, while its student-teacher ratio has remained relatively low. These factors suggest the need for the school and district to examine resource allocation and explore ways to optimize support for student learning and outcomes.

Students ?

8.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$21,708

Per pupil spending ?

41.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

201 S Birch Ave
Presho, SD 57568

(605) 895-2662

District: Lyman School District 42-1

Feeder schools for Lyman High School - 01:

Elementary:	Lyman Elementary - 04
Middle:	Lyman Middle School - 02

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.5%

American Indian:

27.5%

Two or more races:

5.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 12th percentile in 2017 → 46th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 46th (2025) from a 12th-percentile low (2017)

✓Small classes — about 8 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Graduation rate below the South Dakota average (68% vs 86%)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Mathematics scores 21 pts below the South Dakota average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school46%

District avg46%

South Dakota avg50%

89^th of 166

South Dakota public high schools ?

Bottom 46%▼ down 18 pts since 2015

From top 35% (2015) to bottom 46% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

87^th of 147Lyman School District 42-1 among South Dakota districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	52.3	89 of 166	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	13.7	123 of 141	12.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	52.5	72 of 138	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	30.5	104 of 134	22.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	25.4	114 of 140	18.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	32.2	96 of 135	28.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	41.4	92 of 138	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2017	18.6	120 of 137	12.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	60.6	54 of 141	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2015	60.7	47 of 133	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	74.2	33 of 144	77.1%	★★★★☆
2012	45.5	92 of 143	35.7%	★★☆☆☆
2011	73.9	36 of 141	74.5%	★★★★☆
2010	53.1	81 of 150	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2009	69.6	37 of 144	74.3%	★★★★☆
2008	60.0	60 of 135	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2007	81.7	16 of 141	88.7%	★★★★☆
2006	66.8	47 of 136	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2005	50.2	77 of 137	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2004	29.4	109 of 132	17.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2003	83.6	12 of 133	91.0%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	47.9	97 of 164	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	44.5	60 of 95	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	28.2	71 of 89	20.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	16.5	79 of 83	4.8%	☆☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	54.3	65 of 154	57.8%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	54.1	74 of 162	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	23.5	84 of 107	21.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	60.3	37 of 96	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	20.2	74 of 87	14.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	19.3	79 of 89	11.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	52.9	40 of 88	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	32.6	66 of 90	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	13.1	74 of 89	16.9%	☆☆☆☆☆

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	71.5	17 of 83	79.5%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	51.3	83 of 158	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	27.2	97 of 125	22.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	51.6	64 of 121	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	23.2	102 of 123	17.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	27.3	104 of 129	19.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	37.1	84 of 123	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	67.3	31 of 123	74.8%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Native American (2025)80th percentile+33 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)58th percentile+11 vs school

Male (2025)54th percentile+8 vs school

White (2025)47th percentile~ school

Female (2025)41st percentile-6 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)17th percentile-30 vs school

By subject vs South Dakota (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts69%+5 vs state

Science54%+5 vs state

Mathematics15%-21 vs state

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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/Discounted Lunch Recipients	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 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lyman High School - 01	Public	9-12	201 S Birch Ave	Presho	57568	Lyman County	Lyman School District 42-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 895-2662	80	10	8.0	41.3%	54 (67.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (27.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.0%)	52.3	89^th of 166 public high schools	46.4%		13.7	123^rd of 141 public high schools	12.8%	34	69.2	15.4	53.9	$21,708	$2,211	$19,497

Frequently Asked Questions about Lyman High School - 01

How many students attend Lyman High School - 01?

In the 2024-25 school year, 80 students attended Lyman High School - 01.

Is Lyman High School - 01 a good school?

Lyman High School - 01 ranks 89^th of 166 South Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Lyman High School - 01 in?

Lyman School District 42-1

What schools feed into Lyman High School - 01?

Lyman High School - 01 is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Lyman Elementary - 04
Middle : Lyman Middle School - 02

What is the racial makeup of Lyman High School - 01?

Students at Lyman High School - 01 are 68% White, 28% American Indian, 5% Two or more races.

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