Top Rankings
Harrisburg School District 41-2 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,727 students in Harrisburg School District 41-2. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Harrisburg School District 41-2 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
10 Schools
749 Schools
# Students
5,727 Students
145,783 Students
# Teachers
404 Teachers
10,922 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Harrisburg School District 41-2, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 148 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#27 out of 148 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
52%
Graduation Rate
90%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.50
# American Indian Students
44 Students
19,596 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
14%
# Asian Students
99 Students
2,327 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
236 Students
10,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
7%
# Black Students
213 Students
4,608 Students
% Black Students
4%
3%
# White Students
4,890 Students
100,718 Students
% White Students
85%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
192 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
238 Students
7,776 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
30
3,368
# Students in K Grade:
516
12,562
# Students in 1st Grade:
454
10,440
# Students in 2nd Grade:
477
10,632
# Students in 3rd Grade:
447
10,662
# Students in 4th Grade:
480
10,681
# Students in 5th Grade:
461
10,736
# Students in 6th Grade:
480
11,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
469
11,203
# Students in 8th Grade:
435
11,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
420
13,002
# Students in 10th Grade:
414
10,808
# Students in 11th Grade:
318
9,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
326
9,534
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,170 is higher than the state median of $13,144. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,846 is higher than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$75 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$74 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,170
$13,144
Spending / Student
$12,846
$12,645
Best Harrisburg School District 41-2 Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Endeavor Elementary - 07
(Math: 77% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2401 W 95th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 743-2567
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 743-2567
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
Rank: #22.
Harrisburg North Middle School - 08
(Math: 55% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2201 W 95th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 743-2567
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 743-2567
Grades: 6-8
| 783 students
Rank: #33.
Liberty Elementary - 02
(Math: 54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Willow St
Harrisburg, SD 57032
(605) 743-2567
Harrisburg, SD 57032
(605) 743-2567
Grades: PK-5
| 533 students
Rank: #44.
Journey Elementary - 05
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6801 S Grange Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 743-2567
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 743-2567
Grades: K-5
| 366 students
Rank: #55.
Explorer Elementary - 04
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4010 W 82nd St
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 743-2567
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 743-2567
Grades: K-5
| 385 students
Rank: #66.
Harrisburg South Middle School - 03
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 S Cliff Ave
Harrisburg, SD 57032
(605) 743-2567
Harrisburg, SD 57032
(605) 743-2567
Grades: 6-8
| 601 students
Rank: #77.
Horizon Elementary - 09
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5800 S Bahnson Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 743-2567
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 743-2567
Grades: PK-5
| 371 students
Rank: #88.
Harrisburg High School - 01
(Math: 33% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 W Willow St
Harrisburg, SD 57032
(605) 743-2567
Harrisburg, SD 57032
(605) 743-2567
Grades: 9-12
| 1,478 students
Rank: #99.
Freedom Elementary - 06
(Math: 39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Tom Sawyer Trl
Harrisburg, SD 57032
(605) 743-2567
Harrisburg, SD 57032
(605) 743-2567
Grades: K-5
| 389 students
Rank: n/an/a
27220 472nd Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 432-2567
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 432-2567
Grades: K-5
| 407 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Harrisburg School District 41-2?
Harrisburg School District 41-2 manages 10 public schools serving 5,727 students.
What is the rank of Harrisburg School District 41-2?
Harrisburg School District 41-2 is ranked #24 out of 148 school districts in South Dakota (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Harrisburg School District 41-2?
85% of Harrisburg School District 41-2 students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harrisburg School District 41-2?
Harrisburg School District 41-2 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 13:1.
What is Harrisburg School District 41-2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,846 is higher than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
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