Chambersburg Area SHS vs Hamilton Heights El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chambersburg Area SHS
Chambersburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,319 students
Hamilton Heights El Sch
Chambersburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
553 students
| Measure | Chambersburg Area SHS Chambersburg, Pennsylvania | Hamilton Heights El Sch Chambersburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #344 of 618 | #963 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #6085 of 16,910 | #23554 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,319 | 553 |
| Enrollment | 2,319 | 553 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.4% | 98.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 51% |
| city | Chambersburg | Chambersburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chambersburg Area SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.9 vs 52.3).
- •Chambersburg Area SHS does better on math proficiency (59% vs 51%).
- •Chambersburg Area SHS does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 66%).
- •Chambersburg Area SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.4% vs 98.4%).
- •Hamilton Heights El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 17.6).
- •Chambersburg Area SHS is the larger school with 2,319 students compared with 553.
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 Chambersburg Area SHS better than Hamilton Heights El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Chambersburg Area SHS ranks higher (58.9 vs 52.3 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 Chambersburg Area SHS and Hamilton Heights El Sch?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Chambersburg and Chambersburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chambersburg Area SHS: 2,319. Hamilton Heights El Sch: 553. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chambersburg Area SHS and Hamilton Heights El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Chambersburg Area SHS is 344th of 618 and Hamilton Heights El Sch is 963rd of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).