Harrisburg High School vs West Side Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 657 m 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
West Side Primary School
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades K–2
400 students
| Measure | Harrisburg High School Harrisburg, Illinois | West Side Primary School Harrisburg, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #517 of 691 | #494 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #14673 of 16,910 | #17473 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 491 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 491 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.5% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | – |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | – |
| city | Harrisburg | Harrisburg |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Side Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.1 vs 23.5).
- •Harrisburg High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.5% vs 63%).
- •West Side Primary School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.6).
- •Harrisburg High School is the larger school with 491 students compared with 400.
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 West Side Primary School?
On the Success Index (US), West Side Primary School ranks higher (61.1 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 West Side Primary School?
About 657 m in a straight line, between Harrisburg and Harrisburg in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harrisburg High School: 491. West Side Primary School: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harrisburg High School and West Side Primary School rank in Illinois?
Harrisburg High School is 517th of 691 and West Side Primary School is 494th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).