Harrisburg High School vs Harrisburg Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harrisburg High School
Harrisburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
491 students
Harrisburg Middle School
Harrisburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
382 students
| Measure | Harrisburg High School Harrisburg, Illinois | Harrisburg Middle School Harrisburg, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #517 of 691 | #489 of 670 |
| National rank | #14673 of 16,910 | #11921 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 491 | 382 |
| Enrollment | 491 | 382 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.5% | 66% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 10% |
| city | Harrisburg | Harrisburg |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harrisburg Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.0 vs 23.5).
- •Harrisburg Middle School does better on math proficiency (10% vs 7.5%).
- •Harrisburg Middle 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%).
- •Harrisburg Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.6).
- •Harrisburg High School is the larger school with 491 students compared with 382.
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 High School better than Harrisburg Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Harrisburg Middle School ranks higher (30.0 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 Harrisburg High School and Harrisburg Middle School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Harrisburg and Harrisburg in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harrisburg High School: 491. Harrisburg Middle School: 382. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harrisburg High School and Harrisburg Middle School rank in Illinois?
Harrisburg High School is 517th of 691 and Harrisburg Middle School is 489th of 670 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).