Carbondale Area JSHS vs Lakeland JSHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 7.7 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 JSHS
Scott Township · Public high · Grades 7–12
623 students
| Measure | Carbondale Area JSHS Carbondale, Pennsylvania | Lakeland JSHS Scott Township, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #428 of 618 | #380 of 618 |
| National rank | #8322 of 16,910 | #6881 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 736 | 623 |
| Enrollment | 736 | 623 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.9% | 43.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 34% |
| city | Carbondale | Scott Township |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeland JSHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.6 vs 50.2).
- •Lakeland JSHS does better on math proficiency (34% vs 32%).
- •Lakeland JSHS does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 60%).
- •Lakeland JSHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.3% vs 65.9%).
- •Carbondale Area JSHS does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 13.0).
- •Carbondale Area JSHS is the larger school with 736 students compared with 623.
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 JSHS?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeland JSHS ranks higher (55.6 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 JSHS?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Carbondale and Scott Township in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carbondale Area JSHS: 736. Lakeland JSHS: 623. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carbondale Area JSHS and Lakeland JSHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Carbondale Area JSHS is 428th of 618 and Lakeland JSHS is 380th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).