Hancock El Sch vs Southside El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 235 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hancock El Sch
Norristown · Public elementary · Grades 1–4
347 students
Southside El Sch
Huntingdon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
347 students
| Measure | Hancock El Sch Norristown, Pennsylvania | Southside El Sch Huntingdon, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1163 of 1,627 | #791 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #32184 of 50,301 | #18616 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 347 | 347 |
| Enrollment | 347 | 347 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 102.3% | 48.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| city | Norristown | Huntingdon |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southside El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.4 vs 39.6).
- •Southside El Sch does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Southside El Sch does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Southside El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.1% vs 102.3%).
- •Hancock El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.0).
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 Hancock El Sch better than Southside El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Southside El Sch ranks higher (59.4 vs 39.6 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 Hancock El Sch and Southside El Sch?
About 235 km in a straight line, between Norristown and Huntingdon in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hancock El Sch: 347. Southside El Sch: 347. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hancock El Sch and Southside El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Hancock El Sch is 1163rd of 1,627 and Southside El Sch is 791st of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).