Hiram W Dodd El Sch vs South Mountain MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 350 m 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
South Mountain MS
Allentown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
972 students
| Measure | Hiram W Dodd El Sch Allentown, Pennsylvania | South Mountain MS Allentown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1344 of 1,627 | #477 of 521 |
| National rank | #40082 of 50,301 | #13278 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 627 | 972 |
| Enrollment | 627 | 972 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 109.1% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 17% |
| city | Allentown | Allentown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hiram W Dodd El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.5 vs 22.8).
- •Hiram W Dodd El Sch does better on math proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Hiram W Dodd El Sch does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 38%).
- •South Mountain MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 109.1%).
- •South Mountain MS does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.1).
- •South Mountain MS is the larger school with 972 students compared with 627.
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 South Mountain MS?
On the Success Index (US), Hiram W Dodd El Sch ranks higher (27.5 vs 22.8 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 South Mountain MS?
About 350 m in a straight line, between Allentown and Allentown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hiram W Dodd El Sch: 627. South Mountain MS: 972. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hiram W Dodd El Sch and South Mountain MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Hiram W Dodd El Sch is 1344th of 1,627 and South Mountain MS is 477th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).