Hiram W Dodd El Sch vs Salisbury SHS
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.
Hiram W Dodd El Sch
Allentown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
627 students
Salisbury SHS
Allentown · Public high · Grades 9–12
546 students
| Measure | Hiram W Dodd El Sch Allentown, Pennsylvania | Salisbury SHS Allentown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1344 of 1,627 | #280 of 618 |
| National rank | #40082 of 50,301 | #4606 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 627 | 546 |
| Enrollment | 627 | 546 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 109.1% | 46.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 62% |
| city | Allentown | Allentown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Salisbury SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.7 vs 27.5).
- •Salisbury SHS does better on math proficiency (62% vs 32%).
- •Salisbury SHS does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 48%).
- •Salisbury SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.5% vs 109.1%).
- •Hiram W Dodd El Sch does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 17.6).
- •Hiram W Dodd El Sch is the larger school with 627 students compared with 546.
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 Hiram W Dodd El Sch better than Salisbury SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Salisbury SHS ranks higher (64.7 vs 27.5 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 Hiram W Dodd El Sch and Salisbury SHS?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Allentown and Allentown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hiram W Dodd El Sch: 627. Salisbury SHS: 546. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hiram W Dodd El Sch and Salisbury SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Hiram W Dodd El Sch is 1344th of 1,627 and Salisbury SHS is 280th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).