For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 519 students in Harrisburg, SD.
The top-ranked public middle school in Harrisburg, SD is Harrisburg South Middle School - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrisburg, SD public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Harrisburg have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Harrisburg, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harrisburg South Middle School - 03
(Math: 43% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 S Cliff Ave
Harrisburg, SD 57032
(605) 743-2567
Harrisburg, SD 57032
(605) 743-2567
Gr: 6-8 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Harrisburg, SD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Harrisburg, SD include Harrisburg South Middle School - 03.
How many public middle schools are located in Harrisburg?
1 public middle schools are located in Harrisburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrisburg?
Harrisburg public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).
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