Conestoga Valley SHS vs Smoketown El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 575 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Conestoga Valley SHS
Lancaster · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,304 students
Smoketown El Sch
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades K–5
470 students
| Measure | Conestoga Valley SHS Lancaster, Pennsylvania | Smoketown El Sch Lancaster, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #154 of 618 | #803 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #2070 of 16,910 | #18880 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,304 | 470 |
| Enrollment | 1,304 | 470 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.6% | 49.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 40% |
| city | Lancaster | Lancaster |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Conestoga Valley SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.3 vs 59.0).
- •Conestoga Valley SHS does better on math proficiency (80% vs 40%).
- •Conestoga Valley SHS does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 61%).
- •Conestoga Valley SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.6% vs 49.6%).
- •Smoketown El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.7).
- •Conestoga Valley SHS is the larger school with 1,304 students compared with 470.
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 Conestoga Valley SHS better than Smoketown El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Conestoga Valley SHS ranks higher (75.3 vs 59.0 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 Conestoga Valley SHS and Smoketown El Sch?
About 575 m in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Conestoga Valley SHS: 1,304. Smoketown El Sch: 470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Conestoga Valley SHS and Smoketown El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Conestoga Valley SHS is 154th of 618 and Smoketown El Sch is 803rd of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).