Cougar Academy vs Downey Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 937 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cougar Academy
Harrisburg · Public other · Grades K–12
300 students
Downey Sch
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
405 students
| Measure | Cougar Academy Harrisburg, Pennsylvania | Downey Sch Harrisburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1599 of 1,627 |
| National rank | – | #48991 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 300 | 405 |
| Enrollment | 300 | 405 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 107.3% | 100.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 12% |
| city | Harrisburg | Harrisburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Downey Sch does better on math proficiency (12% vs 2.5%).
- •Cougar Academy does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Downey Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (100.7% vs 107.3%).
- •Downey Sch does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 17.6).
- •Downey Sch is the larger school with 405 students compared with 300.
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 Cougar Academy better than Downey Sch?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cougar Academy and Downey Sch?
About 937 m in a straight line, between Harrisburg and Harrisburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cougar Academy: 300. Downey Sch: 405. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cougar Academy and Downey Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Cougar Academy is unranked and Downey Sch is 1599th of 1,627 among other schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).