Charles Sumner #18 vs Scranton HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 909 m 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
Scranton HS
Scranton · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,815 students
| Measure | Charles Sumner #18 Scranton, Pennsylvania | Scranton HS Scranton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1393 of 1,627 | #518 of 618 |
| National rank | #42738 of 50,301 | #12530 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 250 | 1,815 |
| Enrollment | 250 | 1,815 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 42% |
| city | Scranton | Scranton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Scranton HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.6 vs 23.3).
- •Scranton HS does better on math proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Scranton HS does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 47%).
- •Charles Sumner #18 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.8% vs 100%).
- •Charles Sumner #18 does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 20.4).
- •Scranton HS is the larger school with 1,815 students compared with 250.
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 Scranton HS?
On the Success Index (US), Scranton HS ranks higher (33.6 vs 23.3 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 Charles Sumner #18 and Scranton HS?
About 909 m in a straight line, between Scranton and Scranton in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles Sumner #18: 250. Scranton HS: 1,815. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles Sumner #18 and Scranton HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Charles Sumner #18 is 1393rd of 1,627 and Scranton HS is 518th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).