Laurel El Sch vs New Castle JHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 7.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laurel El Sch
New Castle · Public elementary · Grades K–6
503 students
New Castle JHS
New Castle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
689 students
| Measure | Laurel El Sch New Castle, Pennsylvania | New Castle JHS New Castle, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #601 of 1,627 | #497 of 521 |
| National rank | #12277 of 50,301 | #14163 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 503 | 689 |
| Enrollment | 503 | 689 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.4% | 98.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 17% |
| city | New Castle | New Castle |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laurel El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.6 vs 17.6).
- •Laurel El Sch does better on math proficiency (59% vs 17%).
- •Laurel El Sch does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 35%).
- •Laurel El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.4% vs 98.8%).
- •Laurel El Sch does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 16.4).
- •New Castle JHS is the larger school with 689 students compared with 503.
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 Laurel El Sch better than New Castle JHS?
On the Success Index (US), Laurel El Sch ranks higher (68.6 vs 17.6 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 Laurel El Sch and New Castle JHS?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between New Castle and New Castle in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laurel El Sch: 503. New Castle JHS: 689. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laurel El Sch and New Castle JHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Laurel El Sch is 601st of 1,627 and New Castle JHS is 497th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).