Gerald G Huesken MS vs Smoketown El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 680 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gerald G Huesken MS
Lancaster · Public middle · Grades 6–8
851 students
Smoketown El Sch
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades K–5
470 students
| Measure | Gerald G Huesken MS Lancaster, Pennsylvania | Smoketown El Sch Lancaster, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #203 of 521 | #803 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #4194 of 15,369 | #18880 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 851 | 470 |
| Enrollment | 851 | 470 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.3% | 49.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 40% |
| city | Lancaster | Lancaster |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gerald G Huesken MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.9 vs 59.0).
- •Gerald G Huesken MS does better on math proficiency (44% vs 40%).
- •Gerald G Huesken MS does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 61%).
- •Smoketown El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.6% vs 55.3%).
- •Gerald G Huesken MS does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.4).
- •Gerald G Huesken MS is the larger school with 851 students compared with 470.
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 Gerald G Huesken MS better than Smoketown El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Gerald G Huesken MS ranks higher (65.9 vs 59.0 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 Gerald G Huesken MS and Smoketown El Sch?
About 680 m in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gerald G Huesken MS: 851. Smoketown El Sch: 470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gerald G Huesken MS and Smoketown El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Gerald G Huesken MS is 203rd of 521 and Smoketown El Sch is 803rd of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).