For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 718 students in Marshall County, SD.
The top ranked public schools in Marshall County, SD are Britton-hecla High School - 01, Langford Area High School - 01 and Sunset Colony High School - 06. 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 44% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Marshall County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Marshall County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Britton-hecla High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
759 5th St
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Grades: 9-12
| 130 students
Rank: #22.
Langford Area High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
206 Chestnut St
Langford, SD 57454
(605) 493-6454
Langford, SD 57454
(605) 493-6454
Grades: 9-12
| 47 students
Rank: #33.
Sunset Colony High School - 06
Magnet School
(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
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Sunset Colony Elementary - 04
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
41632 109th St
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Grades: K-8
| 24 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Westwood Rural Elementary - 05
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
499 Westwood Rd
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Grades: K-8
| 34 students
Rank: #66.
Britton-hecla Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
759 5th St
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 443-2234
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 443-2234
Grades: K-5
| 174 students
Rank: #77.
Langford Area Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
206 Chestnut St
Langford, SD 57454
(605) 493-6454
Langford, SD 57454
(605) 493-6454
Grades: PK-5
| 102 students
Rank: #88.
Britton-hecla Middle School - 03
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
759 5th St
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Grades: 6-8
| 104 students
Rank: #99.
Langford Area Middle School - 03
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
206 Chestnut St
Langford, SD 57454
(605) 493-6454
Langford, SD 57454
(605) 493-6454
Grades: 6-8
| 42 students
Rank: #1010.
Newport Colony Elementary - 04
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11796 414th Ave
Langford, SD 57454
(605) 493-6454
Langford, SD 57454
(605) 493-6454
Grades: K-8
| 41 students
Rank: n/an/a
Premier Learning Academy Elementary - 94
Magnet School
206 Chestnut St
Langford, SD 57454
(605) 493-6454
Langford, SD 57454
(605) 493-6454
Grades: K-5
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Premier Learning Academy High School - 92
Magnet School
206 Chestnut St
Langford, SD 57454
(605) 493-6454
Langford, SD 57454
(605) 493-6454
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
Rank: n/an/a
Premier Learning Academy Middle School - 93
Magnet School
206 Chestnut St
Langford, SD 57454
(605) 493-6454
Langford, SD 57454
(605) 493-6454
Grades: 6-8
| 1 students
Marshall County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 169
Veblen, SD 57270
(605) 738-2391
Veblen, SD 57270
(605) 738-2391
Grades: 7-8
| 14 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Marshall County, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Marshall County, SD include Britton-hecla High School - 01, Langford Area High School - 01 and Sunset Colony High School - 06.
How many public schools are located in Marshall County?
13 public schools are located in Marshall County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marshall County?
Marshall County public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 32% (majority American Indian).
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