Harrisburg High School - 01 vs Liberty Elementary - 02
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harrisburg High School - 01
Harrisburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,806 students
Liberty Elementary - 02
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
559 students
| Measure | Harrisburg High School - 01 Harrisburg, South Dakota | Liberty Elementary - 02 Harrisburg, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #58 of 121 | #36 of 226 |
| National rank | #4805 of 16,910 | #7072 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,806 | 559 |
| Enrollment | 1,806 | 559 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16% | 16.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 64% |
| city | Harrisburg | Harrisburg |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Liberty Elementary - 02 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.4 vs 63.9).
- •Liberty Elementary - 02 does better on math proficiency (64% vs 38%).
- •Liberty Elementary - 02 does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 58%).
- •Harrisburg High School - 01 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16% vs 16.1%).
- •Harrisburg High School - 01 does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 14.7).
- •Harrisburg High School - 01 is the larger school with 1,806 students compared with 559.
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 High School - 01 better than Liberty Elementary - 02?
On the Success Index (US), Liberty Elementary - 02 ranks higher (76.4 vs 63.9 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 High School - 01 and Liberty Elementary - 02?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Harrisburg and Harrisburg in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harrisburg High School - 01: 1,806. Liberty Elementary - 02: 559. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harrisburg High School - 01 and Liberty Elementary - 02 rank in South Dakota?
Harrisburg High School - 01 is 58th of 121 and Liberty Elementary - 02 is 36th of 226 among high schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).