For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 326 students in Bon Homme County, SD.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bon Homme County, SD are Bon Homme Middle School - 02, Dawson Colony School - 20 and Avon Middle School - 05. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bon Homme County, SD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Bon Homme County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Bon Homme County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bon Homme Middle School - 02
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1404 Fir St
Tyndall, SD 57066
(605) 589-3387
Tyndall, SD 57066
(605) 589-3387
Gr: 6-8 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Dawson Colony School - 20
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
41544 Hwy 46
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 589-3166
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 589-3166
Gr: K-8 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #33.
Avon Middle School - 05
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
210 Pine St
Avon, SD 57315
(605) 286-3291
Avon, SD 57315
(605) 286-3291
Gr: 5-8 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Hutterische Colony Elementary - 18
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
31232 The Colony Rd
Tabor, SD 57063
(605) 589-3389
Tabor, SD 57063
(605) 589-3389
Gr: K-8 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #55.
Scotland Middle School - 05
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
711 4th St
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2237
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2237
Gr: 5-8 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Bon Homme County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
31232 The Colony Rd
Tyndall, SD 57066
(605) 589-3387
Tyndall, SD 57066
(605) 589-3387
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
711 4th St.
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2237
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2237
Gr: 9-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
1008 Walnut
Springfield, SD 57062
(605) 369-2282
Springfield, SD 57062
(605) 369-2282
Gr: PK | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
227 N Lidice St
Tabor, SD 57063
(605) 463-2271
Tabor, SD 57063
(605) 463-2271
Gr: K-5 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Zenith High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
711 4th St.
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2237
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2237
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Bon Homme County, SD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bon Homme County, SD include Bon Homme Middle School - 02, Dawson Colony School - 20 and Avon Middle School - 05.
How many public middle schools are located in Bon Homme County?
5 public middle schools are located in Bon Homme County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bon Homme County?
Bon Homme County public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).
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