Cambria Heights El Sch vs Northern Cambria MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 8.9 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 MS
Northern Cambria · Public middle · Grades 5–8
234 students
| Measure | Cambria Heights El Sch Carrolltown, Pennsylvania | Northern Cambria MS Northern Cambria, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #633 of 1,627 | #405 of 521 |
| National rank | #13342 of 50,301 | #10325 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 533 | 234 |
| Enrollment | 533 | 234 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.7% | 104.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 27% |
| city | Carrolltown | Northern Cambria |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cambria Heights El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.1 vs 37.7).
- •Cambria Heights El Sch does better on math proficiency (48% vs 27%).
- •Cambria Heights El Sch does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 54%).
- •Cambria Heights El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.7% vs 104.7%).
- •Northern Cambria MS does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 12.1).
- •Cambria Heights El Sch is the larger school with 533 students compared with 234.
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 MS?
On the Success Index (US), Cambria Heights El Sch ranks higher (67.1 vs 37.7 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 Cambria Heights El Sch and Northern Cambria MS?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Carrolltown and Northern Cambria in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cambria Heights El Sch: 533. Northern Cambria MS: 234. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cambria Heights El Sch and Northern Cambria MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Cambria Heights El Sch is 633rd of 1,627 and Northern Cambria MS is 405th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).