Lakeside Elementary School vs Wayne Highlands MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 990 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakeside Elementary School
Honesdale · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
419 students
Wayne Highlands MS
Honesdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
408 students
| Measure | Lakeside Elementary School Honesdale, Pennsylvania | Wayne Highlands MS Honesdale, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #546 of 1,627 | #172 of 521 |
| National rank | #10950 of 50,301 | #3653 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 419 | 408 |
| Enrollment | 419 | 408 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.6% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 51% |
| city | Honesdale | Honesdale |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeside Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.5 vs 68.6).
- •Lakeside Elementary School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 51%).
- •Wayne Highlands MS does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 71%).
- •Wayne Highlands MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51% vs 56.6%).
- •Lakeside Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.1).
- •Lakeside Elementary School is the larger school with 419 students compared with 408.
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 Lakeside Elementary School better than Wayne Highlands MS?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeside Elementary School ranks higher (70.5 vs 68.6 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 Lakeside Elementary School and Wayne Highlands MS?
About 990 m in a straight line, between Honesdale and Honesdale in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakeside Elementary School: 419. Wayne Highlands MS: 408. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakeside Elementary School and Wayne Highlands MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Lakeside Elementary School is 546th of 1,627 and Wayne Highlands MS is 172nd of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).