Hartman El Ctr vs Southern Columbia HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 160 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hartman El Ctr
Catawissa · Public elementary · Grades K–4
480 students
Southern Columbia HS
Catawissa · Public high · Grades 9–12
348 students
| Measure | Hartman El Ctr Catawissa, Pennsylvania | Southern Columbia HS Catawissa, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #412 of 1,627 | #28 of 618 |
| National rank | #7659 of 50,301 | #362 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 480 | 348 |
| Enrollment | 480 | 348 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36% | 27.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 92% |
| city | Catawissa | Catawissa |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southern Columbia HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.1 vs 75.5).
- •Southern Columbia HS does better on math proficiency (92% vs 62%).
- •Southern Columbia HS does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 67%).
- •Southern Columbia HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.6% vs 36%).
- •Southern Columbia HS does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.0).
- •Hartman El Ctr is the larger school with 480 students compared with 348.
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 Hartman El Ctr better than Southern Columbia HS?
On the Success Index (US), Southern Columbia HS ranks higher (88.1 vs 75.5 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 Hartman El Ctr and Southern Columbia HS?
About 160 m in a straight line, between Catawissa and Catawissa in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hartman El Ctr: 480. Southern Columbia HS: 348. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hartman El Ctr and Southern Columbia HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Hartman El Ctr is 412th of 1,627 and Southern Columbia HS is 28th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).