Carbondale Area JSHS vs Carbondale El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 206 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carbondale Area JSHS
Carbondale · Public high · Grades 7–12
736 students
Carbondale El Sch
Carbondale · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
755 students
| Measure | Carbondale Area JSHS Carbondale, Pennsylvania | Carbondale El Sch Carbondale, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #428 of 618 | #1151 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #8322 of 16,910 | #31252 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 736 | 755 |
| Enrollment | 736 | 755 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.9% | 74.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 26% |
| city | Carbondale | Carbondale |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carbondale Area JSHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.2 vs 41.0).
- •Carbondale Area JSHS does better on math proficiency (32% vs 26%).
- •Carbondale Area JSHS does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 53%).
- •Carbondale Area JSHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.9% vs 74.6%).
- •Carbondale Area JSHS does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 13.2).
- •Carbondale El Sch is the larger school with 755 students compared with 736.
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 Carbondale Area JSHS better than Carbondale El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Carbondale Area JSHS ranks higher (50.2 vs 41.0 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 Carbondale Area JSHS and Carbondale El Sch?
About 206 m in a straight line, between Carbondale and Carbondale in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carbondale Area JSHS: 736. Carbondale El Sch: 755. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carbondale Area JSHS and Carbondale El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Carbondale Area JSHS is 428th of 618 and Carbondale El Sch is 1151st of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).