Harrison High School vs Parsons Memorial School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harrison High School
Harrison · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,066 students
Parsons Memorial School
Harrison · Public elementary · Grades K–5
480 students
| Measure | Harrison High School Harrison, New York | Parsons Memorial School Harrison, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #75 of 1,079 | #439 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #84 of 16,910 | #6154 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,066 | 480 |
| Enrollment | 1,066 | 480 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25% | 22.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 98% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 94% | 67% |
| city | Harrison | Harrison |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harrison High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.5 vs 78.0).
- •Harrison High School does better on math proficiency (94% vs 67%).
- •Harrison High School does better on reading proficiency (98% vs 55%).
- •Parsons Memorial School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.9% vs 25%).
- •Harrison High School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 10.4).
- •Harrison High School is the larger school with 1,066 students compared with 480.
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 High School better than Parsons Memorial School?
On the Success Index (US), Harrison High School ranks higher (93.5 vs 78.0 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 High School and Parsons Memorial School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Harrison and Harrison in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harrison High School: 1,066. Parsons Memorial School: 480. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harrison High School and Parsons Memorial School rank in New York?
Harrison High School is 75th of 1,079 and Parsons Memorial School is 439th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).