Cochran Primary Sch vs South Williamsport Area JSHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cochran Primary Sch
Williamsport · Public elementary · Grades K–3
538 students
South Williamsport Area JSHS
South Williamsport · Public high · Grades 7–12
478 students
| Measure | Cochran Primary Sch Williamsport, Pennsylvania | South Williamsport Area JSHS South Williamsport, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #695 of 1,627 | #375 of 618 |
| National rank | #15304 of 50,301 | #6808 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 538 | 478 |
| Enrollment | 538 | 478 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.2% | 59.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 43% |
| city | Williamsport | South Williamsport |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cochran Primary Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.2 vs 56.0).
- •Cochran Primary Sch does better on math proficiency (62% vs 43%).
- •Cochran Primary Sch does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 64%).
- •South Williamsport Area JSHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.6% vs 74.2%).
- •South Williamsport Area JSHS does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.5).
- •Cochran Primary Sch is the larger school with 538 students compared with 478.
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 Cochran Primary Sch better than South Williamsport Area JSHS?
On the Success Index (US), Cochran Primary Sch ranks higher (64.2 vs 56.0 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 Cochran Primary Sch and South Williamsport Area JSHS?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Williamsport and South Williamsport in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cochran Primary Sch: 538. South Williamsport Area JSHS: 478. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cochran Primary Sch and South Williamsport Area JSHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Cochran Primary Sch is 695th of 1,627 and South Williamsport Area JSHS is 375th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).