Top 10 Best Marshall County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 692 students in Marshall County, SD.
The top ranked public schools in Marshall County, SD are Langford Area Middle School - 03, Britton-hecla High School - 01 and Langford Area High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marshall County, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Marshall County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 31% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Schools in Marshall County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Langford Area Middle School - 03
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
206 Chestnut St
Langford, SD 57454
(605) 493-6454
Grades: 6-8
| 45 students
Rank: #22.
Britton-hecla High School - 01
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
759 5th St
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Grades: 9-12
| 108 students
Rank: #33.
Langford Area High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
206 Chestnut St
Langford, SD 57454
(605) 493-6454
Grades: 9-12
| 50 students
Rank: #44.
Sunset Colony High School - 06
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
41632 109th St
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students
Rank: #55.
Britton-hecla Elementary - 02
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
759 5th St
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 443-2234
Grades: K-5
| 175 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Sunset Colony Elementary - 04
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
41632 109th St
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Grades: K-8
| 23 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Westwood Rural Elementary - 05
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
499 Westwood Rd
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Grades: K-8
| 30 students
Rank: #88.
Britton-hecla Middle School - 03
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
759 5th St
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Grades: 6-8
| 104 students
Rank: #99.
Langford Area Elementary - 02
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
206 Chestnut St
Langford, SD 57454
(605) 493-6454
Grades: PK-5
| 105 students
Rank: #1010.
Newport Colony Elementary - 04
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
11796 414th Ave
Langford, SD 57454
(605) 493-6454
Grades: K-8
| 40 students
Rank: n/an/a
206 Chestnut St
Langford, SD 57454
(605) 493-6454
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
206 Chestnut St
Langford, SD 57454
(605) 493-6454
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
206 Chestnut St
Langford, SD 57454
(605) 493-6454
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Marshall County, SD

Marshall County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 169
Veblen, SD 57270
(605) 738-2391
Grades: 9-12
| 33 students
Po Box 169
Veblen, SD 57270
(605) 738-2391
Grades: 7-8
| 14 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Marshall County, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Marshall County, SD include Langford Area Middle School - 03, Britton-hecla High School - 01 and Langford Area High School - 01.
How many public schools are located in Marshall County, SD?
13 public schools are located in Marshall County, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in Marshall County, SD?
Marshall County, SD public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 31% (majority American Indian).

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