Harrisburg Middle School vs Laurel Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 6.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harrisburg Middle School
Harrisburg · Public middle · Grades 5–8
263 students
Laurel Elementary School
Junction City · Public elementary · Grades K–4
442 students
| Measure | Harrisburg Middle School Harrisburg, Oregon | Laurel Elementary School Junction City, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #152 of 208 | #400 of 678 |
| National rank | #11690 of 15,369 | #34631 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 263 | 442 |
| Enrollment | 263 | 442 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.4% | 82.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| city | Harrisburg | Junction City |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laurel Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.0 vs 31.2).
- •Laurel Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Laurel Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Harrisburg Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.4% vs 82.4%).
- •Laurel Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 18.8).
- •Laurel Elementary School is the larger school with 442 students compared with 263.
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 Harrisburg Middle School better than Laurel Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Laurel Elementary School ranks higher (36.0 vs 31.2 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 Harrisburg Middle School and Laurel Elementary School?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Harrisburg and Junction City in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harrisburg Middle School: 263. Laurel Elementary School: 442. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harrisburg Middle School and Laurel Elementary School rank in Oregon?
Harrisburg Middle School is 152nd of 208 and Laurel Elementary School is 400th of 678 among middle schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).