Drums El/MS vs West Hazleton El/MS
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.6 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
West Hazleton El/MS
West Hazleton · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,023 students
| Measure | Drums El/MS Drums, Pennsylvania | West Hazleton El/MS West Hazleton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1172 of 1,627 | #1541 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #32471 of 50,301 | #47413 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 842 | 1,023 |
| Enrollment | 842 | 1,023 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.1% | 97.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 12% |
| city | Drums | West Hazleton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Drums El/MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.2 vs 15.5).
- •Drums El/MS does better on math proficiency (37% vs 12%).
- •Drums El/MS does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 36%).
- •Drums El/MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.1% vs 97.7%).
- •Drums El/MS does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 16.8).
- •West Hazleton El/MS is the larger school with 1,023 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 West Hazleton El/MS?
On the Success Index (US), Drums El/MS ranks higher (39.2 vs 15.5 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 West Hazleton El/MS?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Drums and West Hazleton in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Drums El/MS: 842. West Hazleton El/MS: 1,023. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Drums El/MS and West Hazleton El/MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Drums El/MS is 1172nd of 1,627 and West Hazleton El/MS is 1541st of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).