Harrisburg HS vs Paxtang El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harrisburg HS
Harrisburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,343 students
Paxtang El Sch
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
281 students
| Measure | Harrisburg HS Harrisburg, Pennsylvania | Paxtang El Sch Harrisburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #609 of 618 | #1381 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #16630 of 16,910 | #42376 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,343 | 281 |
| Enrollment | 1,343 | 281 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 27% |
| city | Harrisburg | Harrisburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paxtang El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.9 vs 9.7).
- •Paxtang El Sch does better on math proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Paxtang El Sch does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •Harrisburg HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 99.6%).
- •Paxtang El Sch does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 18.1).
- •Harrisburg HS is the larger school with 1,343 students compared with 281.
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 Harrisburg HS better than Paxtang El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Paxtang El Sch ranks higher (23.9 vs 9.7 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 Harrisburg HS and Paxtang El Sch?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Harrisburg and Harrisburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harrisburg HS: 1,343. Paxtang El Sch: 281. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harrisburg HS and Paxtang El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Harrisburg HS is 609th of 618 and Paxtang El Sch is 1381st of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).