Chief Shikellamy Sch vs Priestley Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chief Shikellamy Sch
Sunbury · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
614 students
Priestley Sch
Northumberland · Public elementary · Grades K–2
250 students
| Measure | Chief Shikellamy Sch Sunbury, Pennsylvania | Priestley Sch Northumberland, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1501 of 1,627 | #1003 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #46464 of 50,301 | #25001 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 614 | 250 |
| Enrollment | 614 | 250 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 102% | 98% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 52% |
| city | Sunbury | Northumberland |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Priestley Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.3 vs 17.2).
- •Priestley Sch does better on math proficiency (52% vs 22%).
- •Priestley Sch does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 42%).
- •Priestley Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98% vs 102%).
- •Priestley Sch does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 19.2).
- •Chief Shikellamy Sch is the larger school with 614 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 Chief Shikellamy Sch better than Priestley Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Priestley Sch ranks higher (50.3 vs 17.2 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 Chief Shikellamy Sch and Priestley Sch?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Sunbury and Northumberland in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chief Shikellamy Sch: 614. Priestley Sch: 250. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chief Shikellamy Sch and Priestley Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Chief Shikellamy Sch is 1501st of 1,627 and Priestley Sch is 1003rd of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).