For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 55 students in Arlington, SD.
The top-ranked public middle school in Arlington, SD is Arlington Jr. High - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arlington, SD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Arlington have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Arlington, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arlington Jr. High - 03
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
306 S Main St
Arlington, SD 57212
(605) 983-5598
Arlington, SD 57212
(605) 983-5598
Gr: 7-8 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
21727 452nd Ave
Arlington, SD 57212
(605) 482-8244
Arlington, SD 57212
(605) 482-8244
Gr: K-8 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Arlington, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
21727 452nd Ave
Arlington, SD 57212
(605) 482-8244
Arlington, SD 57212
(605) 482-8244
Gr: K-8 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
21727 452nd Ave
Arlington, SD 57212
(605) 482-8244
Arlington, SD 57212
(605) 482-8244
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Arlington, SD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Arlington, SD include Arlington Jr. High - 03.
How many public middle schools are located in Arlington?
2 public middle schools are located in Arlington.
What is the racial composition of students in Arlington?
Arlington public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).
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