Central El Sch vs Loyalsock Twp MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central El Sch
South Williamsport · Public elementary · Grades K–4
414 students
Loyalsock Twp MS
Williamsport · Public middle · Grades 6–8
353 students
| Measure | Central El Sch South Williamsport, Pennsylvania | Loyalsock Twp MS Williamsport, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #664 of 1,627 | #297 of 521 |
| National rank | #14316 of 50,301 | #6481 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 414 | 353 |
| Enrollment | 414 | 353 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 48% |
| city | South Williamsport | Williamsport |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.7 vs 55.4).
- •Central El Sch does better on math proficiency (57% vs 48%).
- •Loyalsock Twp MS does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 66%).
- •Central El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57% vs 99.2%).
- •Loyalsock Twp MS does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 13.8).
- •Central El Sch is the larger school with 414 students compared with 353.
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 Loyalsock Twp MS?
On the Success Index (US), Central El Sch ranks higher (65.7 vs 55.4 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 Loyalsock Twp MS?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between South Williamsport and Williamsport in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central El Sch: 414. Loyalsock Twp MS: 353. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central El Sch and Loyalsock Twp MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Central El Sch is 664th of 1,627 and Loyalsock Twp MS is 297th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).