Lawnton El Sch vs Steelton-Highspire HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lawnton El Sch
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
310 students
Steelton-Highspire HS
Steelton · Public high · Grades 7–12
612 students
| Measure | Lawnton El Sch Harrisburg, Pennsylvania | Steelton-Highspire HS Steelton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1184 of 1,627 | #602 of 618 |
| National rank | #33023 of 50,301 | #16442 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 310 | 612 |
| Enrollment | 310 | 612 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.9% | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 7% |
| city | Harrisburg | Steelton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lawnton El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.4 vs 12.0).
- •Lawnton El Sch does better on math proficiency (37% vs 7%).
- •Lawnton El Sch does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 19%).
- •Lawnton El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 16.1).
- •Steelton-Highspire HS is the larger school with 612 students compared with 310.
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 Lawnton El Sch better than Steelton-Highspire HS?
On the Success Index (US), Lawnton El Sch ranks higher (38.4 vs 12.0 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 Lawnton El Sch and Steelton-Highspire HS?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Harrisburg and Steelton in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lawnton El Sch: 310. Steelton-Highspire HS: 612. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lawnton El Sch and Steelton-Highspire HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Lawnton El Sch is 1184th of 1,627 and Steelton-Highspire HS is 602nd of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).