Allegany High vs South Penn Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Allegany High
Cumberland · Public high · Grades 9–12
719 students
South Penn Elementary
Cumberland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
491 students
| Measure | Allegany High Cumberland, Maryland | South Penn Elementary Cumberland, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #96 of 197 | #604 of 879 |
| National rank | #7328 of 16,910 | #38777 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 719 | 491 |
| Enrollment | 719 | 491 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.1% | 79.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 24% |
| city | Cumberland | Cumberland |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Allegany High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.9 vs 29.7).
- •Allegany High does better on math proficiency (37% vs 24%).
- •Allegany High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 29%).
- •Allegany High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.1% vs 79.6%).
- •South Penn Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 16.0).
- •Allegany High is the larger school with 719 students compared with 491.
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 Allegany High better than South Penn Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Allegany High ranks higher (53.9 vs 29.7 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 Allegany High and South Penn Elementary?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Cumberland and Cumberland in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Allegany High: 719. South Penn Elementary: 491. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Allegany High and South Penn Elementary rank in Maryland?
Allegany High is 96th of 197 and South Penn Elementary is 604th of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).