Lyman County Schools & Education
Lyman County, South Dakota
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
67/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 82.4%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,444
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,409
School Score
67/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 38/100
State Score Position
#5
of 65 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Lyman County
Measured School Summary
Lyman County performs at an average level with a school score of 67/100 and a solid graduation rate of 90.0%.
Funding Context
Lyman County spends $9,444 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 76% above the South Dakota average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 7.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 27% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Lyman 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
3 public schools and 1 district 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
67/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #5 of 65 South Dakota counties with school score data.
Completion
90.0%
7.6 pts above the state average
Funding context
$9,444
$2,035 above the state average
School coverage
3
1 district 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
Lyman County has 3 public schools across 1 district, 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 Lyman 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.
Small-system county
Lyman County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#5
of 65 South Dakota counties with school score data. The county score is 29 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.
Lyman School District 42-1
Elementary to high school visible
370 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Lyman School District 42-1 is the largest listed district slice, with 3 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 Lyman County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
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 Lyman 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.
A Streamlined Educational System in Lyman
Lyman County operates a unified educational system consisting of one elementary, one middle, and one high school. This single-district infrastructure serves a total of 370 students across the county. The entire network is centralized within the Lyman School District 42-1.
One District Serves All Lyman Students
Lyman School District 42-1 manages all three public schools in the county, enrolling 370 students in a cohesive K-12 environment. There are currently no charter schools operating within the county. This consolidated structure allows for a direct focus on the small student population.
Small Rural Schools Offer Personalized Attention
All three schools in the county are situated in rural settings, maintaining an average school size of 123 students. Lyman Elementary is the largest facility with 200 students, while Lyman Middle School is the smallest with 83. The rural atmosphere ensures a close-knit learning environment for every grade level.
School Overview
Total Schools
3
in Lyman County
Reported Enrollment
370
3 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Lyman County
Lyman School District 42-1
3 Public Schools in Lyman 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 3 of 3 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyman Elementary - 04 | Record | Lyman School District 42-1 | Kennebec, 57568Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 200 |
| Lyman High School - 01 | Record | Lyman School District 42-1 | Presho, 57568Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 87 |
| Lyman Middle School - 02 | Record | Lyman School District 42-1 | Presho, 57568Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 83 |
Lyman Elementary - 04
Lyman School District 42-1
Kennebec, 57568 / Rural: Remote
Lyman High School - 01
Lyman School District 42-1
Presho, 57568 / Rural: Remote
Lyman Middle School - 02
Lyman School District 42-1
Presho, 57568 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,444
State avg $7,409
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Schools in Lyman County, South Dakota — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Lyman County, South Dakota?
Lyman County operates a unified educational system consisting of one elementary, one middle, and one high school. This single-district infrastructure serves a total of 370 students across the county. The entire network is centralized within the Lyman School District 42-1.
What are the major school districts in Lyman County, South Dakota?
Lyman School District 42-1 manages all three public schools in the county, enrolling 370 students in a cohesive K-12 environment. There are currently no charter schools operating within the county. This consolidated structure allows for a direct focus on the small student population.
What is the school experience like in Lyman County?
All three schools in the county are situated in rural settings, maintaining an average school size of 123 students. Lyman Elementary is the largest facility with 200 students, while Lyman Middle School is the smallest with 83. The rural atmosphere ensures a close-knit learning environment for every grade level.
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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.