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Bon Homme County

South Dakota · Public K-12

Of the 15 public K-12 schools in Bon Homme County, the largest district by enrollment is Bon Homme School District 04-2 (582 students). Total county enrollment runs around 1,071. That works out to 8 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools.

7-year change in Bon Homme County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,071
-19 (-2%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
14
-1 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
89%
was 93%
% Hispanic
3%
was 2%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
15
3 districts
Enrollment
1,071
NCES CCD
Median income
$64,435
Below South Dakota avg
Free/reduced lunch
33.1%
Below South Dakota avg
Elementary
8
539 students
Middle
3
255 students
High
3
277 students
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Bon Homme School District 04-2
582 students · 3 districts in Bon Homme County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Bon Homme County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
87%
Hispanic
2%
Black
2%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
6%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
89%
Hispanic
3%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
3%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
19.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
5.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.2%
civilian labor
Median age
42
18.6% under 18

Test scores in Bon Homme County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. South Dakota state average: 50.4%.

See all 6 schools in Bon Homme County ranked by score →

All schools (15)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Tyndall Elementary - 04TyndallElementaryKG-05188·
Bon Homme High School - 01TyndallHigh09-12136·
Scotland Elementary - 02ScotlandElementaryPK-04114·
Bon Homme Middle School - 02TyndallMiddle06-08108·
Scotland Middle School - 05ScotlandMiddle05-0884·
Avon High School - 01AvonHigh09-1277·
Avon Elementary - 02AvonElementaryKG-0474·
Scotland High School - 01ScotlandHigh09-1264·
Avon Middle School - 05AvonMiddle05-0863·
Springfield Elementary - 03SpringfieldElementaryKG-0557·
Dawson Colony School - 20ScotlandElementaryKG-0834·
Hutterische Colony Elementary - 18TaborElementaryKG-0830·
Bon Homme PK - 08TyndallElementaryPK-PK29·
Avon Preschool - 06AvonElementaryPK-PK13·
Tabor Elementary - 05TaborCombinedM-M··

Cities in Bon Homme County

Avon4 schoolsScotland4 schoolsTyndall4 schoolsTabor2 schoolsSpringfield1 school

About Bon Homme County

In South Dakota, Bon Homme County is a sparse county of about 7,044 residents. 15 public schools across the county hosts about 1,071 students between them.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show the median household earns about $64,435 a year, about 20% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 5%. That income level is 8% meaningfully below the South Dakota median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Bon Homme County consists of 8 elementary schools (539 students), 3 middle schools (255), 3 high schools (277), and 1 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Bon Homme County is Bon Homme School District 04-2, which alone enrolls about 582 students.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,071 students, stayed largely flat from the 1,090 reported in SY 2017-18. Bon Homme County now counts 14 public schools, down from 15 in SY 2017-18. The White share of public-school enrollment fell from 93% to 89%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Bon Homme County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Bon Homme County?
Bon Homme County, South Dakota has 15 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,071 students.
How many high schools are in Bon Homme County?
Bon Homme County, South Dakota has 3 public high schools, serving approximately 277 students.
How many middle schools are in Bon Homme County?
Bon Homme County, South Dakota has 3 public middle schools, serving approximately 255 students.
How many elementary schools are in Bon Homme County?
Bon Homme County, South Dakota has 8 public elementary schools, serving approximately 539 students.
What is the largest school district in Bon Homme County?
Bon Homme School District 04-2 is the largest school district in Bon Homme County, serving approximately 582 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
What is the population of Bon Homme County?
Bon Homme County, South Dakota has a population of approximately 7,044, with a median age of 42. About 18.6% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Bon Homme County?
Median household income in Bon Homme County is $64,435, below the South Dakota average of $70,004. About 5.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Bon Homme County?
Approximately 19.6% of adults 25 and older in Bon Homme County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Bon Homme County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 33.1% of students in Bon Homme County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the South Dakota county average of 42.3%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bon Homme County schools?
Across Bon Homme County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.3 to 1.

Bon Homme County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data