Cambria Heights El Sch vs Northern Cambria HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 8.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cambria Heights El Sch
Carrolltown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
533 students
Northern Cambria HS
Northern Cambria · Public high · Grades 9–12
262 students
| Measure | Cambria Heights El Sch Carrolltown, Pennsylvania | Northern Cambria HS Northern Cambria, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #633 of 1,627 | #254 of 618 |
| National rank | #13342 of 50,301 | #3876 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 533 | 262 |
| Enrollment | 533 | 262 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.7% | 55.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 62% |
| city | Carrolltown | Northern Cambria |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (67.1 vs 67.8).
- •Northern Cambria HS does better on math proficiency (62% vs 48%).
- •Northern Cambria HS does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 70%).
- •Cambria Heights El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.7% vs 55.3%).
- •Northern Cambria HS does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.1).
- •Cambria Heights El Sch is the larger school with 533 students compared with 262.
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 Cambria Heights El Sch better than Northern Cambria HS?
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 Cambria Heights El Sch and Northern Cambria HS?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Carrolltown and Northern Cambria in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cambria Heights El Sch: 533. Northern Cambria HS: 262. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cambria Heights El Sch and Northern Cambria HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Cambria Heights El Sch is 633rd of 1,627 and Northern Cambria HS is 254th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).