Bart-Colerain El Sch vs Smith MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 6.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bart-Colerain El Sch
Christiana · Public elementary · Grades K–5
197 students
Smith MS
Quarryville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
367 students
| Measure | Bart-Colerain El Sch Christiana, Pennsylvania | Smith MS Quarryville, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #366 of 1,627 | #272 of 521 |
| National rank | #6286 of 50,301 | #5712 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 197 | 367 |
| Enrollment | 197 | 367 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.1% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 33% |
| city | Christiana | Quarryville |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bart-Colerain El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.7 vs 59.0).
- •Bart-Colerain El Sch does better on math proficiency (62% vs 33%).
- •Bart-Colerain El Sch does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 60%).
- •Bart-Colerain El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.1% vs 48%).
- •Smith MS does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.3).
- •Smith MS is the larger school with 367 students compared with 197.
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 Bart-Colerain El Sch better than Smith MS?
On the Success Index (US), Bart-Colerain El Sch ranks higher (77.7 vs 59.0 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 Bart-Colerain El Sch and Smith MS?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Christiana and Quarryville in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bart-Colerain El Sch: 197. Smith MS: 367. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bart-Colerain El Sch and Smith MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Bart-Colerain El Sch is 366th of 1,627 and Smith MS is 272nd of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).