Harrisburg North Middle School - 08 vs Harrisburg South Middle School - 03
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in South Dakota, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harrisburg North Middle School - 08
Sioux Falls · Public middle · Grades 6–8
534 students
Harrisburg South Middle School - 03
Harrisburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
519 students
| Measure | Harrisburg North Middle School - 08 Sioux Falls, South Dakota | Harrisburg South Middle School - 03 Harrisburg, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #10 of 102 | #5 of 102 |
| National rank | #1766 of 15,369 | #1376 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 534 | 519 |
| Enrollment | 534 | 519 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.9% | 20.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 60% |
| city | Sioux Falls | Harrisburg |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harrisburg South Middle School - 03 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.7 vs 78.3).
- •Harrisburg South Middle School - 03 does better on math proficiency (60% vs 53%).
- •Harrisburg North Middle School - 08 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.9% vs 20.2%).
- •Harrisburg South Middle School - 03 does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.4).
- •Harrisburg North Middle School - 08 is the larger school with 534 students compared with 519.
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 Harrisburg North Middle School - 08 better than Harrisburg South Middle School - 03?
On the Success Index (US), Harrisburg South Middle School - 03 ranks higher (80.7 vs 78.3 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 Harrisburg North Middle School - 08 and Harrisburg South Middle School - 03?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Sioux Falls and Harrisburg in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harrisburg North Middle School - 08: 534. Harrisburg South Middle School - 03: 519. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harrisburg North Middle School - 08 and Harrisburg South Middle School - 03 rank in South Dakota?
Harrisburg North Middle School - 08 is 10th of 102 and Harrisburg South Middle School - 03 is 5th of 102 among middle schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).