Harrison Central Elementary vs Harrison Central High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 7.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harrison Central Elementary
Gulfport · Public elementary · Grades K–3
465 students
Harrison Central High
Gulfport · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,483 students
| Measure | Harrison Central Elementary Gulfport, Mississippi | Harrison Central High Gulfport, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #130 of 427 | #118 of 197 |
| National rank | #24678 of 50,301 | #13091 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 465 | 1,483 |
| Enrollment | 465 | 1,483 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.3% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 39% |
| city | Gulfport | Gulfport |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harrison Central Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.7 vs 31.1).
- •Harrison Central Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 39%).
- •Harrison Central Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 40%).
- •Harrison Central Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.3% vs 99%).
- •Harrison Central High does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.2).
- •Harrison Central High is the larger school with 1,483 students compared with 465.
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 Harrison Central Elementary better than Harrison Central High?
On the Success Index (US), Harrison Central Elementary ranks higher (50.7 vs 31.1 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 Harrison Central Elementary and Harrison Central High?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Gulfport and Gulfport in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harrison Central Elementary: 465. Harrison Central High: 1,483. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harrison Central Elementary and Harrison Central High rank in Mississippi?
Harrison Central Elementary is 130th of 427 and Harrison Central High is 118th of 197 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).