Harrisonburg High vs Waterman Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harrisonburg High
Harrisonburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
998 students
Waterman Elementary
Harrisonburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
557 students
| Measure | Harrisonburg High Harrisonburg, Virginia | Waterman Elementary Harrisonburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #248 of 317 | #912 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #4514 of 16,910 | #16559 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 998 | 557 |
| Enrollment | 998 | 557 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.8% | 87.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 74% |
| city | Harrisonburg | Harrisonburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harrisonburg High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.1 vs 62.4).
- •Harrisonburg High does better on math proficiency (80% vs 74%).
- •Harrisonburg High does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 65%).
- •Harrisonburg High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.8% vs 87.1%).
- •Harrisonburg High does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.7).
- •Harrisonburg High is the larger school with 998 students compared with 557.
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 Harrisonburg High better than Waterman Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Harrisonburg High ranks higher (65.1 vs 62.4 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 Harrisonburg High and Waterman Elementary?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Harrisonburg and Harrisonburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harrisonburg High: 998. Waterman Elementary: 557. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harrisonburg High and Waterman Elementary rank in Virginia?
Harrisonburg High is 248th of 317 and Waterman Elementary is 912th of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).