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6.0 avg / 10

Harrisburg School District 41-2

School District · Harrisburg, South Dakota

Students: 6,098
Teachers (FTE): 455

Avg Rating

6.0

out of 10

Schools

10

7 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,031

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.4:1

How this district compares

South Dakota rank

#94 of 142

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.3

below South Dakota avg

Per-pupil spending

$11,031

$1,639 vs South Dakota median

District size

6,098 students

Much larger than South Dakota median

About Harrisburg School District 41-2

Harrisburg School District 41-2 is a Harrisburg, South Dakota school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 6,098 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.4:1. The district invests $11,031 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.0/10, Harrisburg School District 41-2 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Adventure Elementary - 10, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.

In standardized testing, Harrisburg School District 41-2 students show an average math proficiency of 52.8% and ELA proficiency of 59.7%.

The district includes 7 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Harrisburg School District 41-2, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 52.8%
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ELA Proficiency 59.7%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Harrisburg School District 41-2 with test data.

District Details

State
South Dakota
City
Harrisburg
Total Enrollment
6,098
Teachers (FTE)
455
Child Poverty Rate
0.0%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Harrisburg School District 41-2?

Harrisburg School District 41-2 has 10 schools in total — 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Harrisburg School District 41-2?

The average composite rating for Harrisburg School District 41-2 is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Harrisburg School District 41-2?

Harrisburg School District 41-2 spends $11,031 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Harrisburg School District 41-2?

The average student-teacher ratio in Harrisburg School District 41-2 is 13.4:1.

What is the top-rated school in Harrisburg School District 41-2?

Adventure Elementary - 10 is the highest-rated school in Harrisburg School District 41-2 with a composite score of 7.4/10.

What are the test scores in Harrisburg School District 41-2?

Across schools in Harrisburg School District 41-2 with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Harrisburg School District 41-2 compare to other districts in South Dakota?

Harrisburg School District 41-2 has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in South Dakota by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.0/10
Math Proficiency
52.8%
ELA Proficiency
59.7%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, South Dakota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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