Jackson Primary Sch vs Williamsport Area SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jackson Primary Sch
Williamsport · Public elementary · Grades K–3
555 students
Williamsport Area SHS
Williamsport · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,462 students
| Measure | Jackson Primary Sch Williamsport, Pennsylvania | Williamsport Area SHS Williamsport, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #835 of 1,627 | #236 of 618 |
| National rank | #19655 of 50,301 | #3487 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 555 | 1,462 |
| Enrollment | 555 | 1,462 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.7% | 59.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 74% |
| city | Williamsport | Williamsport |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Williamsport Area SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.3 vs 57.9).
- •Williamsport Area SHS does better on math proficiency (74% vs 62%).
- •Williamsport Area SHS does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Williamsport Area SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.4% vs 82.7%).
- •Williamsport Area SHS does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.6).
- •Williamsport Area SHS is the larger school with 1,462 students compared with 555.
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 Jackson Primary Sch better than Williamsport Area SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Williamsport Area SHS ranks higher (69.3 vs 57.9 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 Jackson Primary Sch and Williamsport Area SHS?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Williamsport and Williamsport in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jackson Primary Sch: 555. Williamsport Area SHS: 1,462. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jackson Primary Sch and Williamsport Area SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Jackson Primary Sch is 835th of 1,627 and Williamsport Area SHS is 236th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).