Bon Homme County Schools & Education
Bon Homme County, South Dakota
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
41/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
89.2%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
89.2%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 82.4%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,906
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,409
School Score
41/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 38/100
State Score Position
#28
of 65 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Bon Homme County
Measured School Summary
Bon Homme County performs at an average level with a school score of 41/100 and a solid graduation rate of 89.2%.
Funding Context
At $6,906 per pupil, Bon Homme County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 7% above the South Dakota average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 6.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Bon Homme County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
15 public schools and 3 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
41/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #28 of 65 South Dakota counties with school score data.
Completion
89.2%
6.8 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,906
$503 below the state average
School coverage
15
3 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Bon Homme County has 15 public schools across 3 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Bon Homme County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Mixed school landscape
Bon Homme County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#28
of 65 South Dakota counties with school score data. The county score is 3 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Bon Homme School District 04-2
Elementary to high school visible
589 students
8 listed schools in this county slice.
Scotland School District 04-3
Elementary to high school visible
297 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Avon School District 04-1
Elementary to high school visible
224 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Bon Homme School District 04-2 is the largest listed district slice, with 8 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Bon Homme County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Bon Homme County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Bon Homme County, South Dakota
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Broad School Access in Bon Homme
Bon Homme County maintains a high density of schools, with 15 public facilities serving a total of 1,110 students. The landscape includes seven elementary, three middle, and three high schools, along with two specialized centers. These schools are distributed across three distinct districts to serve the county's various rural communities.
A Trio of Local School Districts
Bon Homme School District 04-2 is the largest, enrolling 589 students across eight schools, while Scotland and Avon districts serve 297 and 224 students respectively. There are zero charter schools in the county, maintaining a 100% traditional public school footprint. This multi-district approach provides residents with localized control over their schools.
Deeply Rooted Rural Education
With every school in the county classified as rural, the average enrollment is a modest 74 students per school. Tyndall Elementary is the largest school with 155 students, while many other facilities are even smaller, fostering highly personal learning environments. This rural setting emphasizes community ties and provides a safe, quiet atmosphere for students.
School Overview
Total Schools
15
in Bon Homme County
Reported Enrollment
1,110
15 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Bon Homme County
Bon Homme School District 04-2
Scotland School District 04-3
Avon School District 04-1
15 Public Schools in Bon Homme County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 15 of 15 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyndall Elementary - 04 | Record | Bon Homme School District 04-2 | Tyndall, 57066Rural: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 155 |
| Bon Homme High School - 01 | Record | Bon Homme School District 04-2 | Tyndall, 57066Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 136 |
| Scotland Elementary - 02 | Record | Scotland School District 04-3 | Scotland, 57059Rural: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 134 |
| Bon Homme Middle School - 02 | Record | Bon Homme School District 04-2 | Tyndall, 57066Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 110 |
| Avon High School - 01 | Record | Avon School District 04-1 | Avon, 57315Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 83 |
| Scotland Middle School - 05 | Record | Scotland School District 04-3 | Scotland, 57059Rural: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 82 |
| Scotland High School - 01 | Record | Scotland School District 04-3 | Scotland, 57059Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 81 |
| Avon Elementary - 02 | Record | Avon School District 04-1 | Avon, 57315Rural: Remote | KG–4 | Primary | 65 |
| Avon Middle School - 05 | Record | Avon School District 04-1 | Avon, 57315Rural: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 64 |
| Springfield Elementary - 03 | Record | Bon Homme School District 04-2 | Springfield, 57062Rural: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 45 |
| Hutterische Colony Elementary - 18 | Record | Bon Homme School District 04-2 | Tabor, 57063Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 42 |
| Bon Homme PK - 08 | Record | Bon Homme School District 04-2 | Tyndall, 57066Rural: Remote | PK | Other | 38 |
| Tabor Elementary - 05 | Record | Bon Homme School District 04-2 | Tabor, 57063Rural: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 37 |
| Dawson Colony School - 20 | Record | Bon Homme School District 04-2 | Scotland, 57059Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 26 |
| Avon Preschool - 06 | Record | Avon School District 04-1 | Avon, 57315Rural: Remote | PK | Other | 12 |
Tyndall Elementary - 04
Bon Homme School District 04-2
Tyndall, 57066 / Rural: Remote
Bon Homme High School - 01
Bon Homme School District 04-2
Tyndall, 57066 / Rural: Remote
Scotland Elementary - 02
Scotland School District 04-3
Scotland, 57059 / Rural: Remote
Bon Homme Middle School - 02
Bon Homme School District 04-2
Tyndall, 57066 / Rural: Remote
Scotland Middle School - 05
Scotland School District 04-3
Scotland, 57059 / Rural: Remote
Scotland High School - 01
Scotland School District 04-3
Scotland, 57059 / Rural: Remote
Avon Elementary - 02
Avon School District 04-1
Avon, 57315 / Rural: Remote
Avon Middle School - 05
Avon School District 04-1
Avon, 57315 / Rural: Remote
Springfield Elementary - 03
Bon Homme School District 04-2
Springfield, 57062 / Rural: Remote
Hutterische Colony Elementary - 18
Bon Homme School District 04-2
Tabor, 57063 / Rural: Remote
Bon Homme PK - 08
Bon Homme School District 04-2
Tyndall, 57066 / Rural: Remote
Tabor Elementary - 05
Bon Homme School District 04-2
Tabor, 57063 / Rural: Remote
Dawson Colony School - 20
Bon Homme School District 04-2
Scotland, 57059 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,906
State avg $7,409
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Schools in Bon Homme County, South Dakota — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Bon Homme County, South Dakota?
Bon Homme County maintains a high density of schools, with 15 public facilities serving a total of 1,110 students. The landscape includes seven elementary, three middle, and three high schools, along with two specialized centers. These schools are distributed across three distinct districts to serve the county's various rural communities.
What are the major school districts in Bon Homme County, South Dakota?
Bon Homme School District 04-2 is the largest, enrolling 589 students across eight schools, while Scotland and Avon districts serve 297 and 224 students respectively. There are zero charter schools in the county, maintaining a 100% traditional public school footprint. This multi-district approach provides residents with localized control over their schools.
What is the school experience like in Bon Homme County?
With every school in the county classified as rural, the average enrollment is a modest 74 students per school. Tyndall Elementary is the largest school with 155 students, while many other facilities are even smaller, fostering highly personal learning environments. This rural setting emphasizes community ties and provides a safe, quiet atmosphere for students.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.