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Arlington School District 38-1

306 S Main St
Arlington, SD 57212
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Arlington School District 38-1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 301 students in Arlington School District 38-1. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Arlington School District 38-1 have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
4 Schools
734 Schools
# Students
301 Students
146,041 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
10,645 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Arlington School District 38-1, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 146 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (SD)
#2 out of 148 school districts
(Top 5%)
70-74%
42%
75-79%
51%
40-49%
42%
≥80%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.19
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
8%
8%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
90%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,492 is higher than the state median of $13,121. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,309 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (SD)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,492
$13,121
Spending / Student
$14,309
$12,623

Best Arlington School District 38-1 Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arlington Elementary - 02
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
306 S Main St
Arlington, SD 57212
(605) 983-5741
Grades: K-6
| 161 students
Rank: #22.
Arlington Jr. High - 03
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
306 S Main St
Arlington, SD 57212
(605) 983-5598
Grades: 7-8
| 37 students
Rank: #33.
Arlington High School - 01
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
306 S Main St
Arlington, SD 57212
(605) 983-5598
Grades: 9-12
| 86 students
Rank: n/an/a
306 S Main St
Arlington, SD 57212
(605) 983-5597
Grades: PK
| 17 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Arlington School District 38-1?
Arlington School District 38-1 manages 4 public schools serving 301 students.
What is the rank of Arlington School District 38-1?
Arlington School District 38-1 is ranked #2 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Arlington School District 38-1?
90% of Arlington School District 38-1 students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Arlington School District 38-1?
Arlington School District 38-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Arlington School District 38-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,309 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 301 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : ≥80% (Top 30% in SD)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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