Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 vs Harrisburg East Middle School - 11
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in South Dakota, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ben Reifel Middle School - 68
Sioux Falls · Public middle · Grades 6–8
885 students
Harrisburg East Middle School - 11
Sioux Falls · Public middle · Grades 6–8
428 students
| Measure | Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 Sioux Falls, South Dakota | Harrisburg East Middle School - 11 Sioux Falls, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #65 of 102 | #1 of 102 |
| National rank | #5405 of 15,369 | #718 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 885 | 428 |
| Enrollment | 885 | 428 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.5% | 20.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Sioux Falls | Sioux Falls |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harrisburg East Middle School - 11 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.3 vs 60.3).
- •Harrisburg East Middle School - 11 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.6% vs 44.5%).
- •Harrisburg East Middle School - 11 does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.5).
- •Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 is the larger school with 885 students compared with 428.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 better than Harrisburg East Middle School - 11?
On the Success Index (US), Harrisburg East Middle School - 11 ranks higher (85.3 vs 60.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 and Harrisburg East Middle School - 11?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Sioux Falls and Sioux Falls in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ben Reifel Middle School - 68: 885. Harrisburg East Middle School - 11: 428. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 and Harrisburg East Middle School - 11 rank in South Dakota?
Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 is 65th of 102 and Harrisburg East Middle School - 11 is 1st of 102 among middle schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).