Foose Sch vs Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foose Sch
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
522 students
Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp
Harrisburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
347 students
| Measure | Foose Sch Harrisburg, Pennsylvania | Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp Harrisburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1483 of 1,627 | #294 of 618 |
| National rank | #45782 of 50,301 | #5040 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 522 | 347 |
| Enrollment | 522 | 347 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.9% | 93.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 72% |
| city | Harrisburg | Harrisburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.0 vs 18.5).
- •Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp does better on math proficiency (72% vs 12%).
- •Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 22%).
- •Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.1% vs 97.9%).
- •Foose Sch does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.3).
- •Foose Sch is the larger school with 522 students compared with 347.
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 Foose Sch better than Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp?
On the Success Index (US), Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp ranks higher (63.0 vs 18.5 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 Foose Sch and Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Harrisburg and Harrisburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foose Sch: 522. Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp: 347. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foose Sch and Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp rank in Pennsylvania?
Foose Sch is 1483rd of 1,627 and Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp is 294th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).