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Best Marshall County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 727 students in Marshall County, SD.
The top-ranked public 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (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 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 34% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Schools in Marshall County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Langford Area High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
206 Chestnut St
Langford, SD 57454
(605) 493-6454
Gr: 9-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Sunset Colony High School - 06
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
41632 109th St
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #33.
Britton-hecla High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
759 5th St
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Gr: 9-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Sunset Colony Elementary - 04
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
41632 109th St
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Gr: K-8 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Westwood Rural Elementary - 05
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
499 Westwood Rd
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Gr: K-8 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #66.
Langford Area Elementary - 02
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
206 Chestnut St
Langford, SD 57454
(605) 493-6454
Gr: PK-5 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Britton-hecla Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
759 5th St
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 443-2234
Gr: K-5 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #88.
Britton-hecla Middle School - 03
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
759 5th St
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 448-2234
Gr: 6-8 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #99.
Langford Area Middle School - 03
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
206 Chestnut St
Langford, SD 57454
(605) 493-6454
Gr: 6-8 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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
Gr: K-8 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1

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 High School - 01, Sunset Colony High School - 06 and Britton-hecla High School - 01.
How many public schools are located in Marshall County?
10 public schools are located in Marshall County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marshall County?
Marshall County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 34% (majority American Indian).

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