For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,762 students in Harrisburg, SD.
The top ranked public high school in Harrisburg, SD is Harrisburg High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrisburg, SD public high school have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Harrisburg have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Harrisburg, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Harrisburg High School - 01, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Harrisburg, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harrisburg High School - 01
(Math: 44% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1300 W Willow St
Harrisburg, SD 57032
(605) 743-2567
Harrisburg, SD 57032
(605) 743-2567
Grades: 9-12
| 1,762 students
Harrisburg, South Dakota Public Schools (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 high schools in Harrisburg, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in Harrisburg, SD include Harrisburg High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Harrisburg?
1 public high schools are located in Harrisburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrisburg?
Harrisburg public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).
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