Carnegie El Sch vs Hillside El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 273 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carnegie El Sch
Carnegie · Public elementary · Grades K–6
408 students
Hillside El Sch
New Cumberland · Public elementary · Grades K–4
408 students
| Measure | Carnegie El Sch Carnegie, Pennsylvania | Hillside El Sch New Cumberland, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #983 of 1,627 | #998 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #24180 of 50,301 | #24747 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 408 | 408 |
| Enrollment | 408 | 408 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 66.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 42% |
| city | Carnegie | New Cumberland |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (51.4 vs 50.6).
- •Carnegie El Sch does better on math proficiency (48% vs 42%).
- •Hillside El Sch does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 59%).
- •Hillside El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.7% vs 98.3%).
- •Carnegie El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 15.1).
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 Carnegie El Sch better than Hillside El Sch?
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 Carnegie El Sch and Hillside El Sch?
About 273 km in a straight line, between Carnegie and New Cumberland in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carnegie El Sch: 408. Hillside El Sch: 408. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carnegie El Sch and Hillside El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Carnegie El Sch is 983rd of 1,627 and Hillside El Sch is 998th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).