Carlisle Area HS vs Hamilton El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carlisle Area HS
Carlisle · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,559 students
Hamilton El Sch
Carlisle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
388 students
| Measure | Carlisle Area HS Carlisle, Pennsylvania | Hamilton El Sch Carlisle, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #185 of 618 | #1218 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #2454 of 16,910 | #34180 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,559 | 388 |
| Enrollment | 1,559 | 388 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.2% | 68.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 32% |
| city | Carlisle | Carlisle |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carlisle Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.5 vs 36.7).
- •Carlisle Area HS does better on math proficiency (67% vs 32%).
- •Carlisle Area HS does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 42%).
- •Carlisle Area HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.2% vs 68.6%).
- •Carlisle Area HS does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.4).
- •Carlisle Area HS is the larger school with 1,559 students compared with 388.
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 Carlisle Area HS better than Hamilton El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Carlisle Area HS ranks higher (73.5 vs 36.7 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 Carlisle Area HS and Hamilton El Sch?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Carlisle and Carlisle in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carlisle Area HS: 1,559. Hamilton El Sch: 388. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carlisle Area HS and Hamilton El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Carlisle Area HS is 185th of 618 and Hamilton El Sch is 1218th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).