Harrisburg School District 41-2
School District · Harrisburg, South Dakota
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
10
7 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
6,098
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
10
7 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
6,098
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
How this district compares
South Dakota rank
#33 of 142
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.9
above 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
The short answer
Harrisburg School District 41-2 ranks #33 of 142 South Dakota districts by overall school rating. Harrisburg School District 41-2's schools with real test data average 7.3/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Harrisburg North Middle School - 08 (8.7/10), Harrisburg South Middle School - 03 (8.4/10), and Liberty Elementary - 02 (8.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.7/10 despite 9% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Harrisburg School District 41-2 schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +10.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Harrisburg School District 41-2 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Harrisburg School District 41-2
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harrisburg North Middle School - 08 | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Harrisburg South Middle School - 03 | 8.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Liberty Elementary - 02 | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Explorer Elementary - 04 | 7.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Journey Elementary - 05 | 7.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Endeavor Elementary - 07 | 7.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Adventure Elementary - 10 | 6.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Harrisburg High School - 01 | 6.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Freedom Elementary - 06 | 6.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Horizon Elementary - 09 | 5.3 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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. District-level spending was $11,031 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.3/10, Harrisburg School District 41-2 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Harrisburg North Middle School - 08, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Harrisburg School District 41-2 students show an average math proficiency of 56.8% and ELA proficiency of 61.3%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Harrisburg School District 41-2 with test data.
Schools in Harrisburg School District 41-2
10 schoolsElementary Schools7
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- South Dakota
- City
- Harrisburg
- Total Enrollment
- 6,098
- Teachers (FTE)
- 455
- District spending per student
- $11,031NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 3.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 7.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Harrisburg School District 41-2?
Harrisburg School District 41-2's district-level spending was $11,031 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
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?
Harrisburg North Middle School - 08 is the highest-rated school in Harrisburg School District 41-2 with a composite score of 8.7/10.
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 56.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 61.3%. 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 7.3/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 56.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 61.3%
How we rate schools
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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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