East Side Intermediate School vs Harrisburg High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Side Intermediate School
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
397 students
Harrisburg High School
Harrisburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
491 students
| Measure | East Side Intermediate School Harrisburg, Illinois | Harrisburg High School Harrisburg, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1517 of 2,303 | #517 of 691 |
| National rank | #39513 of 50,301 | #14673 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 397 | 491 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 491 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.8% | 60.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 7.5% |
| city | Harrisburg | Harrisburg |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Side Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.5 vs 23.5).
- •East Side Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (11% vs 7.5%).
- •East Side Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 22%).
- •Harrisburg High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.5% vs 66.8%).
- •Harrisburg High School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.7).
- •Harrisburg High School is the larger school with 491 students compared with 397.
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 East Side Intermediate School better than Harrisburg High School?
On the Success Index (US), East Side Intermediate School ranks higher (28.5 vs 23.5 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 East Side Intermediate School and Harrisburg High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Harrisburg and Harrisburg in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Side Intermediate School: 397. Harrisburg High School: 491. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Side Intermediate School and Harrisburg High School rank in Illinois?
East Side Intermediate School is 1517th of 2,303 and Harrisburg High School is 517th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).