Carbondale Area JSHS vs Fell CS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.1 km 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
Fell CS
Simpson · Charter other · Grades K–9
111 students
| Measure | Carbondale Area JSHS Carbondale, Pennsylvania | Fell CS Simpson, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #428 of 618 | – |
| National rank | #8322 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades K–9 |
| Students | 736 | 111 |
| Enrollment | 736 | 111 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.9% | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 8.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| city | Carbondale | Simpson |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fell CS does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Fell CS does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 60%).
- •Fell CS does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 10.4).
- •Carbondale Area JSHS is the larger school with 736 students compared with 111.
- •Carbondale Area JSHS is a public school while Fell CS is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Fell CS?
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 Carbondale Area JSHS and Fell CS?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Carbondale and Simpson in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carbondale Area JSHS: 736. Fell CS: 111. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carbondale Area JSHS and Fell CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Carbondale Area JSHS is 428th of 618 and Fell CS is unranked among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).