Lake Harriet Upper Elementary vs Southwest High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 780 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Harriet Upper Elementary
Minneapolis · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
284 students
Southwest High
Minneapolis · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,195 students
| Measure | Lake Harriet Upper Elementary Minneapolis, Minnesota | Southwest High Minneapolis, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #465 of 923 | #243 of 433 |
| National rank | #12668 of 50,301 | #6965 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 284 | 1,195 |
| Enrollment | 284 | 1,195 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.7% | 25.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 47% |
| Math proficiency | – | 42% |
| city | Minneapolis | Minneapolis |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Harriet Upper Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.1 vs 55.3).
- •Lake Harriet Upper Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.7% vs 25.6%).
- •Southwest High does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.8).
- •Southwest High is the larger school with 1,195 students compared with 284.
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 Upper Elementary better than Southwest High?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Harriet Upper Elementary ranks higher (68.1 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 Upper Elementary and Southwest High?
About 780 m in a straight line, between Minneapolis and Minneapolis in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Harriet Upper Elementary: 284. Southwest High: 1,195. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Harriet Upper Elementary and Southwest High rank in Minnesota?
Lake Harriet Upper Elementary is 465th of 923 and Southwest High is 243rd of 433 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).