Chartiers-Houston JSHS vs South Central El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chartiers-Houston JSHS
Houston · Public high · Grades 7–12
539 students
South Central El
Canonsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–4
450 students
| Measure | Chartiers-Houston JSHS Houston, Pennsylvania | South Central El Canonsburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #285 of 618 | #252 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #4741 of 16,910 | #3711 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 539 | 450 |
| Enrollment | 539 | 450 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.7% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 82% |
| city | Houston | Canonsburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Central El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.4 vs 64.1).
- •South Central El does better on math proficiency (82% vs 44%).
- •South Central El does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 67%).
- •Chartiers-Houston JSHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.7% vs 48%).
- •South Central El does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.2).
- •Chartiers-Houston JSHS is the larger school with 539 students compared with 450.
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 Chartiers-Houston JSHS better than South Central El?
On the Success Index (US), South Central El ranks higher (82.4 vs 64.1 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 Chartiers-Houston JSHS and South Central El?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Houston and Canonsburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chartiers-Houston JSHS: 539. South Central El: 450. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chartiers-Houston JSHS and South Central El rank in Pennsylvania?
Chartiers-Houston JSHS is 285th of 618 and South Central El is 252nd of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).