Hamilton Twp El Sch vs Pen Argyl Area HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 6.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamilton Twp El Sch
Sciota · Public elementary · Grades K–4
305 students
Pen Argyl Area HS
Pen Argyl · Public high · Grades 9–12
475 students
| Measure | Hamilton Twp El Sch Sciota, Pennsylvania | Pen Argyl Area HS Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #474 of 1,627 | #202 of 618 |
| National rank | #8980 of 50,301 | #2789 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 305 | 475 |
| Enrollment | 305 | 475 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.7% | 48.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| city | Sciota | Pen Argyl |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hamilton Twp El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.4 vs 72.1).
- •Pen Argyl Area HS does better on math proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Pen Argyl Area HS does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Hamilton Twp El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.7% vs 48.6%).
- •Hamilton Twp El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.6).
- •Pen Argyl Area HS is the larger school with 475 students compared with 305.
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 Hamilton Twp El Sch better than Pen Argyl Area HS?
On the Success Index (US), Hamilton Twp El Sch ranks higher (73.4 vs 72.1 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 Hamilton Twp El Sch and Pen Argyl Area HS?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Sciota and Pen Argyl in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hamilton Twp El Sch: 305. Pen Argyl Area HS: 475. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hamilton Twp El Sch and Pen Argyl Area HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Hamilton Twp El Sch is 474th of 1,627 and Pen Argyl Area HS is 202nd of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).