Cougar Academy vs East Pennsboro Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cougar Academy
Harrisburg · Public other · Grades K–12
300 students
East Pennsboro Area MS
Enola · Public middle · Grades 6–8
618 students
| Measure | Cougar Academy Harrisburg, Pennsylvania | East Pennsboro Area MS Enola, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #295 of 521 |
| National rank | – | #6367 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 300 | 618 |
| Enrollment | 300 | 618 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 107.3% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 35% |
| city | Harrisburg | Enola |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Pennsboro Area MS does better on math proficiency (35% vs 2.5%).
- •East Pennsboro Area MS does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 17%).
- •East Pennsboro Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50% vs 107.3%).
- •East Pennsboro Area MS does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 17.6).
- •East Pennsboro Area MS is the larger school with 618 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 East Pennsboro Area MS?
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 East Pennsboro Area MS?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Harrisburg and Enola in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cougar Academy: 300. East Pennsboro Area MS: 618. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cougar Academy and East Pennsboro Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Cougar Academy is unranked and East Pennsboro Area MS is 295th of 521 among other schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).