Best Public Schools in Arlington, SD

The city of Arlington, South Dakota is home to 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The schools in this area display a wide range of academic performance, with some standout institutions and others struggling to meet state standards.

The top-performing school in the area is Arlington Elementary - 02, which consistently ranks among the best elementary schools in the state. This school boasts high proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, outpacing the state and district averages. In contrast, Spring Lake Colony Elementary struggles academically, with very low proficiency rates compared to the state and district. The middle school, Arlington Junior High - 03, is also a high performer, ranking among the top 30 middle schools in South Dakota.

The Arlington School District 38-1, which includes the top-performing schools, is ranked 5th out of 147 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, the smaller, rural Oldham-Ramona-Rutland 39-6 District, which includes the struggling Spring Lake Colony schools, lags behind in academic performance. This disparity highlights the challenges faced by smaller, rural schools in the area.