James H. Harrison Elementary vs Laurel High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James H. Harrison Elementary
Laurel · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
304 students
Laurel High
Laurel · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,129 students
| Measure | James H. Harrison Elementary Laurel, Maryland | Laurel High Laurel, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #665 of 879 | #170 of 197 |
| National rank | #41519 of 50,301 | #15173 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 304 | 2,129 |
| Enrollment | 304 | 2,129 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.4% | 95.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 20% |
| city | Laurel | Laurel |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James H. Harrison Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.3 vs 20.6).
- •James H. Harrison Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 20%).
- •Laurel High does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •James H. Harrison Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.4% vs 95.7%).
- •James H. Harrison Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 18.5).
- •Laurel High is the larger school with 2,129 students compared with 304.
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 James H. Harrison Elementary better than Laurel High?
On the Success Index (US), James H. Harrison Elementary ranks higher (25.3 vs 20.6 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 James H. Harrison Elementary and Laurel High?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Laurel and Laurel in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James H. Harrison Elementary: 304. Laurel High: 2,129. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James H. Harrison Elementary and Laurel High rank in Maryland?
James H. Harrison Elementary is 665th of 879 and Laurel High is 170th of 197 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).