Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center vs New Castle SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center
New Castle · Public elementary · Grades K–2
736 students
New Castle SHS
New Castle · Public high · Grades 9–12
740 students
| Measure | Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center New Castle, Pennsylvania | New Castle SHS New Castle, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1419 of 1,627 | #448 of 618 |
| National rank | #43900 of 50,301 | #9036 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 736 | 740 |
| Enrollment | 736 | 740 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 105.7% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 67% |
| Math proficiency | – | 47% |
| city | New Castle | New Castle |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Castle SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.6 vs 21.5).
- •New Castle SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 105.7%).
- •Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.4).
- •New Castle SHS is the larger school with 740 students compared with 736.
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 Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center better than New Castle SHS?
On the Success Index (US), New Castle SHS ranks higher (47.6 vs 21.5 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 Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center and New Castle SHS?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between New Castle and New Castle in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center: 736. New Castle SHS: 740. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center and New Castle SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center is 1419th of 1,627 and New Castle SHS is 448th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).