Best Arlington Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 88 students in Arlington, SD.
The top-ranked public high school in Arlington, SD is Arlington High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arlington, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Arlington have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public high schools.
Arlington, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Arlington High School - 01, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 36% (majority American Indian).

Best Public High Schools in Arlington, SD (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arlington High School - 01
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
306 S Main St
Arlington, SD 57212
(605) 983-5598
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
21727 452nd Ave
Arlington, SD 57212
(605) 482-8244
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Arlington, SD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Arlington, SD include Arlington High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Arlington?
2 public high schools are located in Arlington.
What is the racial composition of students in Arlington?
Arlington public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).

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