Arts Academy CS vs Salisbury SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arts Academy CS
Allentown · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
296 students
Salisbury SHS
Allentown · Public high · Grades 9–12
546 students
| Measure | Arts Academy CS Allentown, Pennsylvania | Salisbury SHS Allentown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #396 of 521 | #280 of 618 |
| National rank | #9734 of 15,369 | #4606 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 296 | 546 |
| Enrollment | 296 | 546 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.2% | 46.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 62% |
| city | Allentown | Allentown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Salisbury SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.7 vs 40.3).
- •Salisbury SHS does better on math proficiency (62% vs 15%).
- •Salisbury SHS does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 63%).
- •Salisbury SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.5% vs 93.2%).
- •Arts Academy CS does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 17.6).
- •Salisbury SHS is the larger school with 546 students compared with 296.
- •Arts Academy CS is a charter school while Salisbury SHS is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Arts Academy CS better than Salisbury SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Salisbury SHS ranks higher (64.7 vs 40.3 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 Arts Academy CS and Salisbury SHS?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Allentown and Allentown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arts Academy CS: 296. Salisbury SHS: 546. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arts Academy CS and Salisbury SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Arts Academy CS is 396th of 521 and Salisbury SHS is 280th of 618 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).