Drums El/MS vs Hazleton Area HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Drums El/MS
Drums · Public elementary · Grades K–8
842 students
Hazleton Area HS
Hazle Township · Public high · Grades 9–12
4,071 students
| Measure | Drums El/MS Drums, Pennsylvania | Hazleton Area HS Hazle Township, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1172 of 1,627 | #511 of 618 |
| National rank | #32471 of 50,301 | #11641 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 842 | 4,071 |
| Enrollment | 842 | 4,071 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.1% | 95.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| city | Drums | Hazle Township |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Drums El/MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.2 vs 37.3).
- •Hazleton Area HS does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Drums El/MS does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 55%).
- •Drums El/MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.1% vs 95.4%).
- •Drums El/MS does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 19.0).
- •Hazleton Area HS is the larger school with 4,071 students compared with 842.
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 Drums El/MS better than Hazleton Area HS?
On the Success Index (US), Drums El/MS ranks higher (39.2 vs 37.3 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 Drums El/MS and Hazleton Area HS?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Drums and Hazle Township in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Drums El/MS: 842. Hazleton Area HS: 4,071. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Drums El/MS and Hazleton Area HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Drums El/MS is 1172nd of 1,627 and Hazleton Area HS is 511th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).