Dunbar Twp El Sch vs Southmoreland El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 10.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dunbar Twp El Sch
Connellsville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
580 students
Southmoreland El Sch
Scottdale · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
548 students
| Measure | Dunbar Twp El Sch Connellsville, Pennsylvania | Southmoreland El Sch Scottdale, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1143 of 1,627 | #888 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #30925 of 50,301 | #21202 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 2–5 |
| Students | 580 | 548 |
| Enrollment | 580 | 548 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 64.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 49% |
| city | Connellsville | Scottdale |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southmoreland El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.7 vs 41.5).
- •Southmoreland El Sch does better on math proficiency (49% vs 44%).
- •Southmoreland El Sch does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 51%).
- •Southmoreland El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.4% vs 98.3%).
- •Dunbar Twp El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.7).
- •Dunbar Twp El Sch is the larger school with 580 students compared with 548.
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 Dunbar Twp El Sch better than Southmoreland El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Southmoreland El Sch ranks higher (55.7 vs 41.5 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 Dunbar Twp El Sch and Southmoreland El Sch?
About 10.0 km in a straight line, between Connellsville and Scottdale in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dunbar Twp El Sch: 580. Southmoreland El Sch: 548. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dunbar Twp El Sch and Southmoreland El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Dunbar Twp El Sch is 1143rd of 1,627 and Southmoreland El Sch is 888th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).