Lake Harriet Lower Elementary vs Southwest High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Harriet Lower Elementary
Minneapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–2
309 students
Southwest High
Minneapolis · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,195 students
| Measure | Lake Harriet Lower Elementary Minneapolis, Minnesota | Southwest High Minneapolis, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #59 of 923 | #243 of 433 |
| National rank | #2523 of 50,301 | #6965 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 309 | 1,195 |
| Enrollment | 309 | 1,195 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.6% | 25.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 42% |
| city | Minneapolis | Minneapolis |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Harriet Lower Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.8 vs 55.3).
- •Lake Harriet Lower Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 42%).
- •Lake Harriet Lower Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 47%).
- •Lake Harriet Lower Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.6% vs 25.6%).
- •Southwest High does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 20.6).
- •Southwest High is the larger school with 1,195 students compared with 309.
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 Lake Harriet Lower Elementary better than Southwest High?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Harriet Lower Elementary ranks higher (84.8 vs 55.3 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 Lake Harriet Lower Elementary and Southwest High?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Minneapolis and Minneapolis in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Harriet Lower Elementary: 309. Southwest High: 1,195. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Harriet Lower Elementary and Southwest High rank in Minnesota?
Lake Harriet Lower Elementary is 59th of 923 and Southwest High is 243rd of 433 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).