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Arlington School District 38-1


At a glance
5thof 147 South Dakota districts▲ 7
Better than 96% of South Dakota districts
306 S Main St
Arlington, SD 57212
·(605) 983-5597·All South Dakota district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 96.6% of districts
4
Schools
292
Students
1
5-star school
Top rankedArlington Elementary - 0217th of 300 South Dakota elementary schools
Biggest riser
Arlington High School - 01 up 8 spots statewide this year
Summary:

The Arlington School District 38-1 in South Dakota is home to four highly-performing schools, including two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. The district is known for its consistently strong academic achievement, with several standout schools that rank among the top in the state.

Arlington Elementary - 02 is a standout, consistently ranking among the top 20 elementary schools in South Dakota. This school boasts impressive test scores, with over 70% of students proficient or better in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grades. Similarly, Arlington Junior High - 03 is a top-performing middle school, ranking among the top 10-30 in the state and outperforming the state and district averages in both ELA and Math proficiency.

The Arlington School District as a whole is highly ranked, placing 5th out of 147 districts in the state and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. This excellence is reflected in the district's strong test scores, high graduation rates, low dropout rates, and relatively low student-teacher ratios. While the district's schools generally perform well above state averages, there is room for improvement in addressing chronic absenteeism rates at some of the top-performing schools. Overall, the Arlington School District 38-1 is a shining example of educational excellence, providing students with a high-quality learning experience.

Ranking:
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Dakota Department of Education.

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