Harrisburg High School vs Monticello High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 255 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
Monticello High School
Monticello · Public high · Grades 9–12
489 students
| Measure | Harrisburg High School Harrisburg, Illinois | Monticello High School Monticello, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #517 of 691 | #162 of 691 |
| National rank | #14673 of 16,910 | #8677 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 491 | 489 |
| Enrollment | 491 | 489 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.5% | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 42% |
| city | Harrisburg | Monticello |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monticello High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.9 vs 23.5).
- •Monticello High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 7.5%).
- •Monticello High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •Harrisburg High School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.6).
- •Harrisburg High School is the larger school with 491 students compared with 489.
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 Monticello High School?
On the Success Index (US), Monticello High School ranks higher (48.9 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 Monticello High School?
About 255 km in a straight line, between Harrisburg and Monticello in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harrisburg High School: 491. Monticello High School: 489. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harrisburg High School and Monticello High School rank in Illinois?
Harrisburg High School is 517th of 691 and Monticello High School is 162nd of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).