Best Schools in Marshall County, SD
Marshall County, SD has 19 public schools (6 high, 5 middle, 8 elementary) serving 2,248 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Marshall County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Marshall County, SD
The top high schools in Marshall County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Britton-hecla High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Britton-hecla School District 45-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 130 Students
2. Webster Area High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Webster Area 18-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 161 Students
3. Langford Area High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Langford Area 45-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 47 Students
4. Sisseton High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sisseton School District 54-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 296 Students
5. Sunset Colony High School - 06
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Britton-hecla School District 45-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 10 Students
6. Premier Learning Academy High School - 92
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Langford Area 45-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 8 Students
Best Middle Schools in Marshall County, SD
The top middle schools in Marshall County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Webster Area Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Webster Area 18-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 125 Students
2. Langford Area Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Langford Area 45-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 42 Students
3. Britton-hecla Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Britton-hecla School District 45-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 104 Students
4. Sisseton Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sisseton School District 54-2 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 288 Students
5. Premier Learning Academy Middle School - 93
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Langford Area 45-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Marshall County, SD
The top elementary schools in Marshall County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Langford Area Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Langford Area 45-5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 102 Students
2. Webster Area Elementary - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Webster Area 18-5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 265 Students
3. Britton-hecla Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Britton-hecla School District 45-4 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 174 Students
4. Sunset Colony Elementary - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Britton-hecla School District 45-4 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 24 Students
5. Westside Elementary - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sisseton School District 54-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 395 Students
6. Westwood Rural Elementary - 05
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Britton-hecla School District 45-4 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 34 Students
7. Newport Colony Elementary - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Langford Area 45-5 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 41 Students
8. Premier Learning Academy Elementary - 94
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Langford Area 45-5 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 1 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Marshall County, SD
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Marshall County, SD has a total population of 4,306 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Marshall County, SD
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Marshall County, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.81 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.21 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.61 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Marshall County, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Marshall County, SD.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Marshall County, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Marshall County, SD
How many schools are in Marshall County, SD?
Marshall County, SD has 19 public schools: 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 2,248 students in total.
How do schools in Marshall County perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in Marshall County score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Marshall County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Marshall County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Marshall County
School districts (2)
- Britton-Hecla School District 45-4 (6 schools)
- Langford Area 45-5 (4 schools)