Gray's Woods El Sch vs Young Scholars of Central PA CS
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 7.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gray's Woods El Sch
Port Matilda · Public elementary · Grades K–5
356 students
Young Scholars of Central PA CS
State College · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
321 students
| Measure | Gray's Woods El Sch Port Matilda, Pennsylvania | Young Scholars of Central PA CS State College, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #267 of 1,627 | #620 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #3946 of 50,301 | #12850 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 356 | 321 |
| Enrollment | 356 | 321 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.5% | 49.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 7.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 44% |
| city | Port Matilda | State College |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gray's Woods El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.9 vs 67.9).
- •Gray's Woods El Sch does better on math proficiency (64% vs 44%).
- •Gray's Woods El Sch does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 68%).
- •Gray's Woods El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.5% vs 49.5%).
- •Young Scholars of Central PA CS does better on students per teacher (7.8 vs 13.2).
- •Gray's Woods El Sch is the larger school with 356 students compared with 321.
- •Gray's Woods El Sch is a public school while Young Scholars of Central PA CS is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Gray's Woods El Sch better than Young Scholars of Central PA CS?
On the Success Index (US), Gray's Woods El Sch ranks higher (81.9 vs 67.9 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 Gray's Woods El Sch and Young Scholars of Central PA CS?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Port Matilda and State College in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gray's Woods El Sch: 356. Young Scholars of Central PA CS: 321. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gray's Woods El Sch and Young Scholars of Central PA CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Gray's Woods El Sch is 267th of 1,627 and Young Scholars of Central PA CS is 620th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).