For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 180 students in Marshall County, SD.
The top ranked public high schools in Marshall County, SD are Langford Area High School - 01, Sunset Colony High School - 06 and Britton-hecla High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marshall County, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Marshall County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Marshall County, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Britton-hecla High School - 01, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Marshall County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Langford Area High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
206 Chestnut St
Langford, SD 57454
(605) 493-6454
Langford, SD 57454
(605) 493-6454
Gr: 9-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Sunset Colony High School - 06
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
41632 109th St
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #33.
Britton-hecla High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
759 5th St
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Gr: 9-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Marshall County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
206 Chestnut St
Langford, SD 57454
(605) 493-6454
Langford, SD 57454
(605) 493-6454
Gr: K-5 | 1 student
206 Chestnut St
Langford, SD 57454
(605) 493-6454
Langford, SD 57454
(605) 493-6454
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
206 Chestnut St
Langford, SD 57454
(605) 493-6454
Langford, SD 57454
(605) 493-6454
Gr: 6-8 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Po Box 169
Veblen, SD 57270
(605) 738-2391
Veblen, SD 57270
(605) 738-2391
Gr: 9-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Po Box 169
Veblen, SD 57270
(605) 738-2391
Veblen, SD 57270
(605) 738-2391
Gr: 7-8 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Marshall County, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in Marshall County, SD include Langford Area High School - 01, Sunset Colony High School - 06 and Britton-hecla High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Marshall County?
3 public high schools are located in Marshall County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marshall County?
Marshall County public high schools minority enrollment is 10% 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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