Cougar Academy vs East Pennsboro Area SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.0 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 SHS
Enola · Public high · Grades 9–12
779 students
| Measure | Cougar Academy Harrisburg, Pennsylvania | East Pennsboro Area SHS Enola, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #186 of 618 |
| National rank | – | #2458 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 300 | 779 |
| Enrollment | 300 | 779 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 107.3% | 42.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 77% |
| city | Harrisburg | Enola |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Pennsboro Area SHS does better on math proficiency (77% vs 2.5%).
- •East Pennsboro Area SHS does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 17%).
- •East Pennsboro Area SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.6% vs 107.3%).
- •East Pennsboro Area SHS does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 17.6).
- •East Pennsboro Area SHS is the larger school with 779 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 SHS?
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 SHS?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Harrisburg and Enola in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cougar Academy: 300. East Pennsboro Area SHS: 779. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cougar Academy and East Pennsboro Area SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Cougar Academy is unranked and East Pennsboro Area SHS is 186th of 618 among other schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).