Connellsville Area SHS vs Southmoreland El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 9.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Connellsville Area SHS
Connellsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
667 students
Southmoreland El Sch
Scottdale · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
548 students
| Measure | Connellsville Area SHS Connellsville, Pennsylvania | Southmoreland El Sch Scottdale, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #343 of 618 | #888 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #6063 of 16,910 | #21202 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 2–5 |
| Students | 667 | 548 |
| Enrollment | 667 | 548 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 167.5% | 64.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 49% |
| city | Connellsville | Scottdale |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Connellsville Area SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.0 vs 55.7).
- •Connellsville Area SHS does better on math proficiency (64% vs 49%).
- •Connellsville Area SHS does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 64%).
- •Southmoreland El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.4% vs 167.5%).
- •Connellsville Area SHS does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 15.7).
- •Connellsville Area SHS is the larger school with 667 students compared with 548.
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 Connellsville Area SHS better than Southmoreland El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Connellsville Area SHS ranks higher (59.0 vs 55.7 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 Connellsville Area SHS and Southmoreland El Sch?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Connellsville and Scottdale in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Connellsville Area SHS: 667. Southmoreland El Sch: 548. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Connellsville Area SHS and Southmoreland El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Connellsville Area SHS is 343rd of 618 and Southmoreland El Sch is 888th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).