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Harrisburg School District 41-2

South Dakota · Public School District
10
Schools
5,912
Students
$16,060
Per-Pupil Spend
+12% nat'l
11.6%
Free Lunch Rate
-41pp vs nat'l
89.0%
Graduation Rate
+2.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Harrisburg School District 41-2 is a public school district in South Dakota serving 5,912 students across 10 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 89.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,060 is above average for a US public school district. Only 12% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body.

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All Schools (10)
Elementary Schools7 schools
Middle Schools2 schools
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Harrisburg High School - 0109–121,613
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,060+12% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
32%
59%
State
31.7%
Local (property tax)
58.8%
Federal
9.5%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (59%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
5,912
Students
12%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.0%
Opportunity Score
Strengths & Considerations
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 12% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Harrisburg School District 41-2?
Harrisburg School District 41-2 has 10 public schools, serving a total of 5,912 students.
What is the graduation rate for Harrisburg School District 41-2?
The graduation rate is 89.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Harrisburg School District 41-2 spend per student?
Harrisburg School District 41-2 spends $16,060 per pupil — 12% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Harrisburg School District 41-2?
12% of students in Harrisburg School District 41-2 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Harrisburg School District 41-2?
No, Harrisburg School District 41-2 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Harrisburg School District 41-2 serve?
Harrisburg School District 41-2 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.