Baden Academy CS vs Freedom Area SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baden Academy CS
Baden · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
593 students
Freedom Area SHS
Freedom · Public high · Grades 9–12
366 students
| Measure | Baden Academy CS Baden, Pennsylvania | Freedom Area SHS Freedom, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #830 of 1,627 | #330 of 618 |
| National rank | #19567 of 50,301 | #5872 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 593 | 366 |
| Enrollment | 593 | 366 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.6% | 53.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 52% |
| city | Baden | Freedom |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Freedom Area SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.7 vs 58.0).
- •Freedom Area SHS does better on math proficiency (52% vs 51%).
- •Baden Academy CS does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 57%).
- •Freedom Area SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.3% vs 66.6%).
- •Freedom Area SHS does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.5).
- •Baden Academy CS is the larger school with 593 students compared with 366.
- •Baden Academy CS is a charter school while Freedom Area 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 Baden Academy CS better than Freedom Area SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Freedom Area SHS ranks higher (59.7 vs 58.0 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 Baden Academy CS and Freedom Area SHS?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Baden and Freedom in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baden Academy CS: 593. Freedom Area SHS: 366. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baden Academy CS and Freedom Area SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Baden Academy CS is 830th of 1,627 and Freedom Area SHS is 330th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).