Central El Sch vs Smedley Street Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 9.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central El Sch
Franklin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
342 students
Smedley Street Sch
Oil City · Public elementary · Grades K–1
103 students
| Measure | Central El Sch Franklin, Pennsylvania | Smedley Street Sch Oil City, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1227 of 1,627 | #1277 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #34734 of 50,301 | #37124 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–1 |
| Students | 342 | 103 |
| Enrollment | 342 | 103 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 116.4% | 95.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | – |
| Math proficiency | 25% | – |
| city | Franklin | Oil City |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.8 vs 32.2).
- •Smedley Street Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.1% vs 116.4%).
- •Smedley Street Sch does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 10.4).
- •Central El Sch is the larger school with 342 students compared with 103.
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 Central El Sch better than Smedley Street Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Central El Sch ranks higher (35.8 vs 32.2 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 Central El Sch and Smedley Street Sch?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Franklin and Oil City in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central El Sch: 342. Smedley Street Sch: 103. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central El Sch and Smedley Street Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Central El Sch is 1227th of 1,627 and Smedley Street Sch is 1277th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).