Carbondale Area JSHS vs Lakeland El Sch - Scott Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 7.9 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
Lakeland El Sch - Scott Campus
Scott Township · Public elementary · Grades K–6
432 students
| Measure | Carbondale Area JSHS Carbondale, Pennsylvania | Lakeland El Sch - Scott Campus Scott Township, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #428 of 618 | #531 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #8322 of 16,910 | #10450 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 736 | 432 |
| Enrollment | 736 | 432 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.9% | 39.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 56% |
| city | Carbondale | Scott Township |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeland El Sch - Scott Campus scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.2 vs 50.2).
- •Lakeland El Sch - Scott Campus does better on math proficiency (56% vs 32%).
- •Lakeland El Sch - Scott Campus does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 60%).
- •Lakeland El Sch - Scott Campus does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.4% vs 65.9%).
- •Carbondale Area JSHS does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 14.4).
- •Carbondale Area JSHS is the larger school with 736 students compared with 432.
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 Lakeland El Sch - Scott Campus?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeland El Sch - Scott Campus ranks higher (71.2 vs 50.2 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 Lakeland El Sch - Scott Campus?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Carbondale and Scott Township in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carbondale Area JSHS: 736. Lakeland El Sch - Scott Campus: 432. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carbondale Area JSHS and Lakeland El Sch - Scott Campus rank in Pennsylvania?
Carbondale Area JSHS is 428th of 618 and Lakeland El Sch - Scott Campus is 531st of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).