Total enrollment
726
+98 (+16%) vs SY 2017-18
Marshall County
South Dakota · Public K-12
Public K-12 schools in Marshall County number 13 per the most recent NCES data, averaging about 56 students per campus. That works out to 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools.
7-year change in Marshall County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
10
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
92%
was 92%
% Hispanic
3%
was 2%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
4,344
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
13
3 districts
Enrollment
726
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$78,156
Above South Dakota avg
Free/reduced lunch
31.2%
Below South Dakota avg
Elementary
5
391 students
Middle
2
141 students
High
3
194 students
Combined / other
3
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Britton-Hecla School District 45-4
468 students · 3 districts in Marshall County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Marshall County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
25.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
1.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
0.3%
civilian labor
Median age
43
24.3% under 18
Test scores in Marshall County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. South Dakota state average: 50.4%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Britton-Hecla Elementary - 02 | Britton | Elementary | KG-05 | 166 | · |
| Britton-Hecla High School - 01 | Britton | High | 09-12 | 127 | · |
| Langford Area Elementary - 02 | Langford | Elementary | PK-05 | 111 | · |
| Britton-Hecla Middle School - 03 | Britton | Middle | 06-08 | 97 | · |
| Langford Area High School - 01 | Langford | High | 09-12 | 59 | · |
| Langford Area Middle School - 03 | Langford | Middle | 06-08 | 44 | · |
| Newport Colony Elementary - 04 | Claremont | Elementary | KG-08 | 44 | · |
| Westwood Rural Elementary - 05 | Britton | Elementary | KG-08 | 38 | · |
| Sunset Colony Elementary - 04 | Britton | Elementary | KG-08 | 32 | · |
| Sunset Colony High School - 06 | Britton | High | 09-12 | 8 | · |
| Premier Learning Academy Elementary - 94 | Langford | Combined | M-M | · | · |
| Premier Learning Academy High School - 92 | Langford | Combined | M-M | · | · |
| Premier Learning Academy Middle School - 93 | Langford | Combined | M-M | · | · |
Cities in Marshall County
About Marshall County
Marshall County is a rural-scale county of about 4,344 residents in South Dakota. Its public-school system educates approximately 726 students across 13 schools.
Stepping back, census numbers show median household income runs near $78,156, roughly 25% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 2% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 12% meaningfully above the South Dakota median.
On the school-mix side, Marshall County covers 5 elementary schools (391 students), 2 middle schools (141), 3 high schools (194), and 3 combined or other schools.
Britton-Hecla School District 45-4 dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 468 students on its own.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Marshall County has increased 16% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 628 students to 726.
On this page, the community for Marshall County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
Marshall County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data