Harrisburg High School - 01 vs Washington High School - 01
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in South Dakota, United States, 14 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
Washington High School - 01
Sioux Falls · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,819 students
| Measure | Harrisburg High School - 01 Harrisburg, South Dakota | Washington High School - 01 Sioux Falls, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #58 of 121 | #88 of 121 |
| National rank | #4805 of 16,910 | #6851 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,806 | 1,819 |
| Enrollment | 1,806 | 1,819 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16% | 53.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 43% |
| city | Harrisburg | Sioux Falls |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harrisburg High School - 01 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.9 vs 55.8).
- •Washington High School - 01 does better on math proficiency (43% vs 38%).
- •Washington High School - 01 does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 58%).
- •Harrisburg High School - 01 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16% vs 53.4%).
- •Harrisburg High School - 01 does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.2).
- •Washington High School - 01 is the larger school with 1,819 students compared with 1,806.
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 Washington High School - 01?
On the Success Index (US), Harrisburg High School - 01 ranks higher (63.9 vs 55.8 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 Washington High School - 01?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Harrisburg and Sioux Falls in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harrisburg High School - 01: 1,806. Washington High School - 01: 1,819. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harrisburg High School - 01 and Washington High School - 01 rank in South Dakota?
Harrisburg High School - 01 is 58th of 121 and Washington High School - 01 is 88th of 121 among high schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).