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Langford Area High School - 01

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Langford Area High School - 01 ranks 117 th of 166 South Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

117^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 166 South Dakota High Schools

Better than 30% of South Dakota high schools

Summary

Langford Area High School - 01 is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in the rural town of Langford, South Dakota, with a total enrollment of 44 students. The school's performance has been inconsistent, with fluctuations in its statewide ranking and rating over the years, ranging from a high of 4-stars and 17th out of 135 schools in 2018-2019 to a low of 2-stars and 117th out of 166 schools in 2024-2025.

While the school has shown strengths in certain areas, such as English Language Arts proficiency and relatively high graduation rates, it has struggled in mathematics, with 11th-grade proficiency rates well below the state average. The school's performance for special education students is also a concern, ranking 83rd out of 140 schools in 2024-2025 with a 0-star rating. Interestingly, Groton Area High School and Britton-Hecla High School, the nearest high schools to Langford Area High School - 01, have consistently outperformed the school in terms of statewide ranking and academic outcomes.

Despite these challenges, Langford Area High School - 01 has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a higher socioeconomic background compared to the state average. Additionally, the school's performance for low socioeconomic status students is a strength, ranking 20th out of 154 schools in 2024-2025 with a 4-star rating. The school has also seen a steady increase in per-student spending, from $13,070 in 2020-2021 to $18,326 in 2023-2024, and maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.2 to 8.5 in recent years.

Students ?

11.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,046

Per pupil spending ?

30.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

206 Chestnut St
Langford, SD 57454

(605) 493-6454

District: Langford Area School District 45-5

Feeder schools for Langford Area High School - 01:

Elementary:	Langford Area Elementary - 02
	Newport Colony Elementary - 04
Middle:	Langford Area Middle School - 03

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.1%

Hispanic:

6.8%

Two or more races:

3.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 64th percentile in 2013 → 30th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the South Dakota average (38% vs 50% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 34 percentile points since 2013

!Science scores 29 pts below the South Dakota average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school38%

District avg38%

South Dakota avg50%

117^th of 166

South Dakota public high schools ?

Bottom 30%▼ down 40 pts since 2015

From top 31% (2015) to bottom 30% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

114^th of 147Langford Area School District 45-5 among South Dakota districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	37.4	117 of 166	29.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	59.2	59 of 141	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	61.7	54 of 134	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	43.5	92 of 140	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	82.6	17 of 135	87.4%	★★★★☆
2018	34.1	103 of 138	25.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	58.8	59 of 137	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	35.4	109 of 141	22.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	63.8	41 of 133	69.2%	★★★★☆
2013	67.2	52 of 144	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2012	54.1	76 of 143	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2010	54.7	79 of 150	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2009	27.4	118 of 144	18.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	74.0	33 of 135	75.6%	★★★★☆
2007	61.2	62 of 141	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2006	66.0	48 of 136	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2005	73.4	30 of 137	78.1%	★★★★☆
2004	18.8	117 of 132	11.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2003	7.3	126 of 133	5.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	42.8	108 of 164	34.1%	★★☆☆☆

Foster Care

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	49.5	10 of 23	56.5%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	45.0	35 of 81	56.8%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	74.7	20 of 154	87.0%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	38.2	106 of 162	34.6%	★★☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	67.3	19 of 89	78.7%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	30.6	83 of 140	40.7%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	31.3	128 of 158	19.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	52.6	63 of 123	48.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	34.6	98 of 129	24.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	48.0	64 of 123	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	32.9	95 of 123	22.8%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)87th percentile+57 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)79th percentile+49 vs school

Hispanic (2025)57th percentile+27 vs school

Foster Care (2025)57th percentile+27 vs school

Special Education (2025)41st percentile+11 vs school

Male (2025)35th percentile+5 vs school

Female (2025)34th percentile+5 vs school

White (2025)19th percentile-11 vs school

By subject vs South Dakota (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts80%+16 vs state

Science20%-29 vs state

Mathematics13%-23 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2025)	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Langford Area High School - 01	Public	9-12	206 Chestnut St	Langford	57454	Marshall County	Langford Area School District 45-5	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 493-6454	59	5	11.8	30.5%	52 (88.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.4%)	37.4	117^th of 166 public high schools	29.5%		59.2	59^th of 141 public high schools	58.2%	58	80.0	13.3	20.0	$13,046	$00	$13,046
Britton-Hecla High School - 01	Public	9-12	759 5th St	Britton	57430	Marshall County	Britton-Hecla School District 45-4	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 448-2234	127	9	13.6	16.5%	118 (92.9%)	3 (2.4%)	2 (1.6%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.4%)	73.2	35^th of 166 public high schools	78.9%		70.2	36^th of 141 public high schools	74.5%	1	75.0	37.5	62.5	$9,704	$62	$9,643
Sunset Colony High School - 06	Public	9-12	41632 109th St	Britton	57430	Marshall County	Britton-Hecla School District 45-4	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 448-2234	8	1	7.9		8 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36	119^th of 166 public high schools	28.3%					(n/a)	33.3	66.7	0.0
Groton Area High School - 01	Public	9-12	502 N 2nd St	Groton	57445	Brown County	Groton Area School District 06-6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 397-8381	168	13	12.5	11.9%	162 (96.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.8%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	79.4	22^nd of 166 public high schools	86.7%		76.1	28^th of 141 public high schools	80.1%	6	86.4	43.2	59.1	$14,482	$00	$14,482

Frequently Asked Questions about Langford Area High School - 01

How many students attend Langford Area High School - 01?

In the 2024-25 school year, 59 students attended Langford Area High School - 01.

What schools feed into Langford Area High School - 01?

Langford Area High School - 01 is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Langford Area Elementary - 02
Elementary : Newport Colony Elementary - 04
Middle : Langford Area Middle School - 03

What district is Langford Area High School - 01 in?

Langford Area School District 45-5

What is the racial makeup of Langford Area High School - 01?

Students at Langford Area High School - 01 are 88% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

Is Langford Area High School - 01 a good school?

Langford Area High School - 01 ranks 117^th of 166 South Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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