Charles Sumner #18 vs John Adams #4
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles Sumner #18
Scranton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
250 students
John Adams #4
Scranton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
214 students
| Measure | Charles Sumner #18 Scranton, Pennsylvania | John Adams #4 Scranton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1393 of 1,627 | #1494 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #42738 of 50,301 | #46174 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 250 | 214 |
| Enrollment | 250 | 214 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 90.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 7.5% |
| city | Scranton | Scranton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Charles Sumner #18 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.3 vs 17.8).
- •Charles Sumner #18 does better on math proficiency (22% vs 7.5%).
- •Charles Sumner #18 does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •John Adams #4 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.7% vs 98.8%).
- •John Adams #4 does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 17.9).
- •Charles Sumner #18 is the larger school with 250 students compared with 214.
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 Charles Sumner #18 better than John Adams #4?
On the Success Index (US), Charles Sumner #18 ranks higher (23.3 vs 17.8 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 Charles Sumner #18 and John Adams #4?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Scranton and Scranton in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles Sumner #18: 250. John Adams #4: 214. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles Sumner #18 and John Adams #4 rank in Pennsylvania?
Charles Sumner #18 is 1393rd of 1,627 and John Adams #4 is 1494th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).