Bear Creek School vs Elizabethtown Area SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bear Creek School
Elizabethtown · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
750 students
Elizabethtown Area SHS
Elizabethtown · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,263 students
| Measure | Bear Creek School Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania | Elizabethtown Area SHS Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #580 of 1,627 | #227 of 618 |
| National rank | #11763 of 50,301 | #3249 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 750 | 1,263 |
| Enrollment | 750 | 1,263 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.9% | 37.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 68% |
| city | Elizabethtown | Elizabethtown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (69.3 vs 70.2).
- •Elizabethtown Area SHS does better on math proficiency (68% vs 56%).
- •Elizabethtown Area SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.9% vs 47.9%).
- •Bear Creek School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.1).
- •Elizabethtown Area SHS is the larger school with 1,263 students compared with 750.
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 Bear Creek School better than Elizabethtown Area SHS?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bear Creek School and Elizabethtown Area SHS?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Elizabethtown and Elizabethtown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bear Creek School: 750. Elizabethtown Area SHS: 1,263. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bear Creek School and Elizabethtown Area SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Bear Creek School is 580th of 1,627 and Elizabethtown Area SHS is 227th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).