Harrisburg HS vs Steelton-Highspire HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harrisburg HS
Harrisburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,343 students
Steelton-Highspire HS
Steelton · Public high · Grades 7–12
612 students
| Measure | Harrisburg HS Harrisburg, Pennsylvania | Steelton-Highspire HS Steelton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #609 of 618 | #602 of 618 |
| National rank | #16630 of 16,910 | #16442 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 1,343 | 612 |
| Enrollment | 1,343 | 612 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 7% |
| city | Harrisburg | Steelton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Steelton-Highspire HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.0 vs 9.7).
- •Harrisburg HS does better on math proficiency (12% vs 7%).
- •Steelton-Highspire HS does better on reading proficiency (19% vs 17%).
- •Steelton-Highspire HS does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 18.1).
- •Harrisburg HS is the larger school with 1,343 students compared with 612.
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 HS better than Steelton-Highspire HS?
On the Success Index (US), Steelton-Highspire HS ranks higher (12.0 vs 9.7 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 HS and Steelton-Highspire HS?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Harrisburg and Steelton in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harrisburg HS: 1,343. Steelton-Highspire HS: 612. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harrisburg HS and Steelton-Highspire HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Harrisburg HS is 609th of 618 and Steelton-Highspire HS is 602nd of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).