Lafayette El Sch vs Laurel Highlands SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 728 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lafayette El Sch
Uniontown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
283 students
Laurel Highlands SHS
Uniontown · Public high · Grades 9–12
753 students
| Measure | Lafayette El Sch Uniontown, Pennsylvania | Laurel Highlands SHS Uniontown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1412 of 1,627 | #312 of 618 |
| National rank | #43657 of 50,301 | #5459 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 283 | 753 |
| Enrollment | 283 | 753 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.3% | 47.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 55% |
| city | Uniontown | Uniontown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laurel Highlands SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.4 vs 21.9).
- •Laurel Highlands SHS does better on math proficiency (55% vs 17%).
- •Laurel Highlands SHS does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Laurel Highlands SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.1% vs 94.3%).
- •Lafayette El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.2).
- •Laurel Highlands SHS is the larger school with 753 students compared with 283.
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 Lafayette El Sch better than Laurel Highlands SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Laurel Highlands SHS ranks higher (61.4 vs 21.9 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 Lafayette El Sch and Laurel Highlands SHS?
About 728 m in a straight line, between Uniontown and Uniontown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lafayette El Sch: 283. Laurel Highlands SHS: 753. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lafayette El Sch and Laurel Highlands SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Lafayette El Sch is 1412th of 1,627 and Laurel Highlands SHS is 312th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).