East Stroudsburg SHS South vs Middle Smithfield El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Stroudsburg SHS South
East Stroudsburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,359 students
Middle Smithfield El Sch
East Stroudsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
420 students
| Measure | East Stroudsburg SHS South East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania | Middle Smithfield El Sch East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #299 of 618 | #637 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #5216 of 16,910 | #13504 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,359 | 420 |
| Enrollment | 1,359 | 420 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.5% | 57.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 51% |
| city | East Stroudsburg | East Stroudsburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Middle Smithfield El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.9 vs 62.2).
- •East Stroudsburg SHS South does better on math proficiency (56% vs 51%).
- •Middle Smithfield El Sch does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 65%).
- •East Stroudsburg SHS South does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.5% vs 57.1%).
- •Middle Smithfield El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.6).
- •East Stroudsburg SHS South is the larger school with 1,359 students compared with 420.
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 East Stroudsburg SHS South better than Middle Smithfield El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Middle Smithfield El Sch ranks higher (66.9 vs 62.2 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 East Stroudsburg SHS South and Middle Smithfield El Sch?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between East Stroudsburg and East Stroudsburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Stroudsburg SHS South: 1,359. Middle Smithfield El Sch: 420. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Stroudsburg SHS South and Middle Smithfield El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
East Stroudsburg SHS South is 299th of 618 and Middle Smithfield El Sch is 637th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).