Total enrollment
322
+9 (+3%) vs SY 2017-18
8 schools in Arlington
South Dakota · Public K-12
Arlington's public-school count of 8 reflects a system enrolling about 322 students inside South Dakota, broken out as 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.
7-year change in Arlington
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
91%
was 94%
% Hispanic
7%
was 5%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Elementary - 02 | Elementary | KG-06 | 152 |
| Arlington High School - 01 | High | 09-12 | 76 |
| Arlington Jr. High - 03 | Middle | 07-08 | 47 |
| Arlington Preschool - 04 | Elementary | PK-PK | 17 |
| Spring Lake Colony Elementary | Elementary | KG-08 | 18 |
| Spring Lake Colony Elementary - 04 | Combined | M-M | · |
| Spring Lake Colony High School | High | 09-12 | 12 |
| Spring Lake Colony High School - 05 | Combined | M-M | · |
About Arlington
Arlington, South Dakota is home to 8 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 322 students. By school count, it is a mid-sized city.
On the level-by-level breakdown, the city is made up of 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, and 2 other.
Average school size in Arlington is around 40 students, 81% noticeably below the South Dakota average of about 208.
Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 322 students, rose 3% from the 313 reported in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment shrank from 94% to 91%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Arlington discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.