Carbondale El Sch vs Lakeland JSHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 7.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carbondale El Sch
Carbondale · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
755 students
Lakeland JSHS
Scott Township · Public high · Grades 7–12
623 students
| Measure | Carbondale El Sch Carbondale, Pennsylvania | Lakeland JSHS Scott Township, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1151 of 1,627 | #380 of 618 |
| National rank | #31252 of 50,301 | #6881 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 755 | 623 |
| Enrollment | 755 | 623 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.6% | 43.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 34% |
| city | Carbondale | Scott Township |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeland JSHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.6 vs 41.0).
- •Lakeland JSHS does better on math proficiency (34% vs 26%).
- •Lakeland JSHS does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 53%).
- •Lakeland JSHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.3% vs 74.6%).
- •Lakeland JSHS does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.2).
- •Carbondale El Sch is the larger school with 755 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 El Sch better than Lakeland JSHS?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeland JSHS ranks higher (55.6 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 El Sch and Lakeland JSHS?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Carbondale and Scott Township in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carbondale El Sch: 755. Lakeland JSHS: 623. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carbondale El Sch and Lakeland JSHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Carbondale El Sch is 1151st of 1,627 and Lakeland JSHS is 380th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).