Explorer Elementary - 04 vs Harrisburg North Middle School - 08
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Explorer Elementary - 04
Sioux Falls · Public elementary · Grades K–5
338 students
Harrisburg North Middle School - 08
Sioux Falls · Public middle · Grades 6–8
534 students
| Measure | Explorer Elementary - 04 Sioux Falls, South Dakota | Harrisburg North Middle School - 08 Sioux Falls, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #47 of 226 | #10 of 102 |
| National rank | #8638 of 50,301 | #1766 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 338 | 534 |
| Enrollment | 338 | 534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.8% | 15.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 53% |
| city | Sioux Falls | Sioux Falls |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harrisburg North Middle School - 08 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.3 vs 73.9).
- •Explorer Elementary - 04 does better on math proficiency (59% vs 53%).
- •Harrisburg North Middle School - 08 does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 63%).
- •Harrisburg North Middle School - 08 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.9% vs 27.8%).
- •Harrisburg North Middle School - 08 does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.5).
- •Harrisburg North Middle School - 08 is the larger school with 534 students compared with 338.
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 Explorer Elementary - 04 better than Harrisburg North Middle School - 08?
On the Success Index (US), Harrisburg North Middle School - 08 ranks higher (78.3 vs 73.9 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 Explorer Elementary - 04 and Harrisburg North Middle School - 08?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Sioux Falls and Sioux Falls in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Explorer Elementary - 04: 338. Harrisburg North Middle School - 08: 534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Explorer Elementary - 04 and Harrisburg North Middle School - 08 rank in South Dakota?
Explorer Elementary - 04 is 47th of 226 and Harrisburg North Middle School - 08 is 10th of 102 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).