For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 442 students in Mc Laughlin, SD.
The top ranked public schools in Mc Laughlin, SD are Mclaughlin High School - 01, Mclaughlin Elementary - 02 and Mclaughlin Middle School - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mc Laughlin, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Mc Laughlin have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Mc Laughlin, SD (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mclaughlin High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
701 Main
Mc Laughlin, SD 57642
(605) 823-4484
Mc Laughlin, SD 57642
(605) 823-4484
Grades: 9-12
| 165 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mclaughlin Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 Main
Mc Laughlin, SD 57642
(605) 823-4484
Mc Laughlin, SD 57642
(605) 823-4484
Grades: PK-5
| 203 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mclaughlin Middle School - 03
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
701 Main
Mc Laughlin, SD 57642
(605) 823-4484
Mc Laughlin, SD 57642
(605) 823-4484
Grades: 6-8
| 74 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mc Laughlin, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Mc Laughlin, SD include Mclaughlin High School - 01, Mclaughlin Elementary - 02 and Mclaughlin Middle School - 03.
How many public schools are located in Mc Laughlin?
3 public schools are located in Mc Laughlin.
What is the racial composition of students in Mc Laughlin?
Mc Laughlin public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public schools average of 32% (majority American Indian).
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