Hopewell El Sch vs Southern Lehigh MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hopewell El Sch
Center Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–3
426 students
Southern Lehigh MS
Center Valley · Public middle · Grades 7–8
471 students
| Measure | Hopewell El Sch Center Valley, Pennsylvania | Southern Lehigh MS Center Valley, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #185 of 1,627 | #19 of 521 |
| National rank | #2400 of 50,301 | #424 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 426 | 471 |
| Enrollment | 426 | 471 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.8% | 18.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 64% |
| city | Center Valley | Center Valley |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southern Lehigh MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.4 vs 85.1).
- •Hopewell El Sch does better on math proficiency (77% vs 64%).
- •Southern Lehigh MS does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 77%).
- •Hopewell El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.8% vs 18.5%).
- •Southern Lehigh MS does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 15.2).
- •Southern Lehigh MS is the larger school with 471 students compared with 426.
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 Hopewell El Sch better than Southern Lehigh MS?
On the Success Index (US), Southern Lehigh MS ranks higher (88.4 vs 85.1 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 Hopewell El Sch and Southern Lehigh MS?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Center Valley and Center Valley in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hopewell El Sch: 426. Southern Lehigh MS: 471. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hopewell El Sch and Southern Lehigh MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Hopewell El Sch is 185th of 1,627 and Southern Lehigh MS is 19th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).