Charles Sumner #18 vs West Scranton HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.2 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
West Scranton HS
Scranton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,404 students
| Measure | Charles Sumner #18 Scranton, Pennsylvania | West Scranton HS Scranton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1393 of 1,627 | #446 of 618 |
| National rank | #42738 of 50,301 | #8990 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 250 | 1,404 |
| Enrollment | 250 | 1,404 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 47% |
| city | Scranton | Scranton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Scranton HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.8 vs 23.3).
- •West Scranton HS does better on math proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •West Scranton HS does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Charles Sumner #18 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.8% vs 99.4%).
- •West Scranton HS does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 17.9).
- •West Scranton HS is the larger school with 1,404 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 West Scranton HS?
On the Success Index (US), West Scranton HS ranks higher (47.8 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 West Scranton HS?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Scranton and Scranton in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles Sumner #18: 250. West Scranton HS: 1,404. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles Sumner #18 and West Scranton HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Charles Sumner #18 is 1393rd of 1,627 and West Scranton HS is 446th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).