Hazleton Area HS vs West Hazleton El/MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hazleton Area HS
Hazle Township · Public high · Grades 9–12
4,071 students
West Hazleton El/MS
West Hazleton · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,023 students
| Measure | Hazleton Area HS Hazle Township, Pennsylvania | West Hazleton El/MS West Hazleton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #511 of 618 | #1541 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #11641 of 16,910 | #47413 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 4,071 | 1,023 |
| Enrollment | 4,071 | 1,023 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.4% | 97.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 12% |
| city | Hazle Township | West Hazleton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hazleton Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.3 vs 15.5).
- •Hazleton Area HS does better on math proficiency (42% vs 12%).
- •Hazleton Area HS does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 36%).
- •Hazleton Area HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.4% vs 97.7%).
- •West Hazleton El/MS does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 19.0).
- •Hazleton Area HS is the larger school with 4,071 students compared with 1,023.
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 Hazleton Area HS better than West Hazleton El/MS?
On the Success Index (US), Hazleton Area HS ranks higher (37.3 vs 15.5 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 Hazleton Area HS and West Hazleton El/MS?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Hazle Township and West Hazleton in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hazleton Area HS: 4,071. West Hazleton El/MS: 1,023. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hazleton Area HS and West Hazleton El/MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Hazleton Area HS is 511th of 618 and West Hazleton El/MS is 1541st of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).