Best Marion Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 53 students in Marion, SD.
The top-ranked public high school in Marion, SD is Marion High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion, SD public high school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Marion have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public high schools.
Marion, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Marion High School - 01, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).

Best Public High Schools in Marion, SD (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marion High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 S Cedar St
Marion, SD 57043
(605) 648-3615
Gr: 9-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Marion, SD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Marion, SD include Marion High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Marion?
1 public high schools are located in Marion.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion?
Marion public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).

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