Springdale Township’s public schools outscore 75% of South Dakota districts
On the state math tests, 50% of Springdale Township’s students scored proficient, above the South Dakota average (42%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Springdale Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within South Dakota, not nationally.
From South Dakota state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Springdale Township’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 60% and math 50% across both districts in spring 2022, against 51% and 42% statewide; 91% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
Harrisburg School District 41-2 spends $11,823 per student and Canton School District 41-1 $12,233, against $13,040 across South Dakota (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Springdale Township’s grade
A−: better than 75% of South Dakota school districts. Test scores and graduation are both above the South Dakota average; graduation is the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Springdale Township, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Springdale Township · depends on your address
Liberty Elementary - 02
Grades PK–5 · 559 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Harrisburg
Horizon Elementary - 09
Grades PK–5 · 458 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Sioux Falls
Endeavor Elementary - 07
Grades PK–5 · 358 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Sioux Falls
9th grade in Springdale Township · depends on your address
Harrisburg High School - 01
Grades 9–12 · 1,806 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Harrisburg
Canton High School - 01
Grades 9–12 · 283 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Canton
10th grade in Springdale Township · depends on your address
Harrisburg High School - 01
Grades 9–12 · 1,806 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Harrisburg
Canton High School - 01
Grades 9–12 · 283 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Canton
11th grade in Springdale Township · depends on your address
Harrisburg High School - 01
Grades 9–12 · 1,806 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Harrisburg
Canton High School - 01
Grades 9–12 · 283 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Canton
12th grade in Springdale Township · depends on your address
Harrisburg High School - 01
Grades 9–12 · 1,806 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Harrisburg
Canton High School - 01
Grades 9–12 · 283 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Canton
Springdale Township runs its own schools through grade 12 (Harrisburg School District 41-2). From grade K, students attend the Canton School District 41-1, shared with Canton, Canton, Dayton, Fairview, Fairview, Highland, La Valley, Lincoln, Lynn and Norway. Its elementary school is in Harrisburg. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Springdale Township
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Springdale Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the South Dakota towns that share Springdale Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Springdale Township | A− | Harrisburg School District 41-2 PK–12 · Canton School District 41-1 K–12 |
| Sioux Falls | C+ | Sioux Falls School District 49-5 |
| Harrisburg | B+ | Harrisburg School District 41-2 |
| Delapre | A− | Tea Area School District 41-5 PK–12 · Lennox School District 41-4 PK–12 · Harrisburg School District 41-2 PK–12 |
| Dayton | — | Harrisburg School District 41-2 PK–12 · Canton School District 41-1 K–12 |
3 of the 4 neighbors share Harrisburg School District 41-2 with Springdale Township for grades PK–12, so their letters differ mainly through the lower grades.
Every school in Springdale Township
14 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with South Dakota’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Springdale Township’s schools
Are Springdale Township’s schools good?
By South Dakota’s own tests, yes: the public schools Springdale Township children attend outscore 75% of South Dakota’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 71%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Springdale Township in?
Two districts: Harrisburg School District 41-2 runs grades PK–12, and Canton School District 41-1 runs grades K–12, shared with Canton, Canton, Dayton, Fairview, Fairview, Highland, La Valley, Lincoln, Lynn and Norway.
Where do Springdale Township kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Harrisburg High School - 01 and Canton High School - 01.
What is Springdale Township’s graduation rate?
91% of the class of 2023 in Harrisburg School District 41-2 graduated in four years, against 84% across South Dakota.
How much does Springdale Township spend per student?
$11,823 in Harrisburg School District 41-2 and $12,233 in Canton School District 41-1 (FY2024), against $13,040 across South Dakota. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Springdale Township families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Springdale Township → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within South Dakota. Stars are from neighbors.