Dassa McKinney El Sch vs Karns City Area El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dassa McKinney El Sch
West Sunbury · Public elementary · Grades K–6
581 students
Karns City Area El Sch
Chicora · Public elementary · Grades K–6
645 students
| Measure | Dassa McKinney El Sch West Sunbury, Pennsylvania | Karns City Area El Sch Chicora, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1006 of 1,627 | #898 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #25080 of 50,301 | #21591 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 581 | 645 |
| Enrollment | 581 | 645 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 34.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 37% |
| city | West Sunbury | Chicora |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Karns City Area El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.1 vs 50.1).
- •Dassa McKinney El Sch does better on math proficiency (49% vs 37%).
- •Dassa McKinney El Sch does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 60%).
- •Karns City Area El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.6% vs 99.7%).
- •Dassa McKinney El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 16.1).
- •Karns City Area El Sch is the larger school with 645 students compared with 581.
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 Dassa McKinney El Sch better than Karns City Area El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Karns City Area El Sch ranks higher (55.1 vs 50.1 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 Dassa McKinney El Sch and Karns City Area El Sch?
About 13 km in a straight line, between West Sunbury and Chicora in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dassa McKinney El Sch: 581. Karns City Area El Sch: 645. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dassa McKinney El Sch and Karns City Area El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Dassa McKinney El Sch is 1006th of 1,627 and Karns City Area El Sch is 898th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).