Clark El Sch vs Harbor Creek Junior HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clark El Sch
Erie · Public elementary · Grades K–6
303 students
Harbor Creek Junior HS
Harborcreek · Public middle · Grades 7–8
330 students
| Measure | Clark El Sch Erie, Pennsylvania | Harbor Creek Junior HS Harborcreek, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #278 of 1,627 | #170 of 521 |
| National rank | #4038 of 50,301 | #3632 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 303 | 330 |
| Enrollment | 303 | 330 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.9% | 45.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 44% |
| city | Erie | Harborcreek |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clark El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.7 vs 68.6).
- •Clark El Sch does better on math proficiency (77% vs 44%).
- •Clark El Sch does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 70%).
- •Clark El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.9% vs 45.8%).
- •Harbor Creek Junior HS does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 15.2).
- •Harbor Creek Junior HS is the larger school with 330 students compared with 303.
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 Clark El Sch better than Harbor Creek Junior HS?
On the Success Index (US), Clark El Sch ranks higher (81.7 vs 68.6 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 Clark El Sch and Harbor Creek Junior HS?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Erie and Harborcreek in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clark El Sch: 303. Harbor Creek Junior HS: 330. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clark El Sch and Harbor Creek Junior HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Clark El Sch is 278th of 1,627 and Harbor Creek Junior HS is 170th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).