For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 540 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 48% (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 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Harrisburg, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harrisburg South Middle School - 03
(Math: 48% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 S Cliff Ave
Harrisburg, SD 57032
(605) 743-2567
Harrisburg, SD 57032
(605) 743-2567
Grades: 6-8
| 540 students
Harrisburg, South Dakota 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
600 South Cliff Avenue
Harrisburg, SD 57032
(605) 743-2567
Harrisburg, SD 57032
(605) 743-2567
Grades: 9-12
| 295 students
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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).
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