Abington Heights MS vs Clarks Summit El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abington Heights MS
Clarks Summit · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,073 students
Clarks Summit El Sch
Clarks Summit · Public elementary · Grades K–4
399 students
| Measure | Abington Heights MS Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania | Clarks Summit El Sch Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #82 of 521 | #209 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #1523 of 15,369 | #2748 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 1,073 | 399 |
| Enrollment | 1,073 | 399 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 1.2% | 5.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 62% |
| city | Clarks Summit | Clarks Summit |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clarks Summit El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.3 vs 79.7).
- •Clarks Summit El Sch does better on math proficiency (62% vs 54%).
- •Clarks Summit El Sch does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 76%).
- •Abington Heights MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1.2% vs 5.8%).
- •Clarks Summit El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.6).
- •Abington Heights MS is the larger school with 1,073 students compared with 399.
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 Abington Heights MS better than Clarks Summit El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Clarks Summit El Sch ranks higher (84.3 vs 79.7 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 Abington Heights MS and Clarks Summit El Sch?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Clarks Summit and Clarks Summit in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Abington Heights MS: 1,073. Clarks Summit El Sch: 399. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Abington Heights MS and Clarks Summit El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Abington Heights MS is 82nd of 521 and Clarks Summit El Sch is 209th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).