McCullough El Sch vs Penn Trafford HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McCullough El Sch
Jeannette · Public elementary · Grades K–5
448 students
Penn Trafford HS
Harrison City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,167 students
| Measure | McCullough El Sch Jeannette, Pennsylvania | Penn Trafford HS Harrison City, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank | #144 of 1,627 | #67 of 618 |
| National rank | #1874 of 50,301 | #785 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 448 | 1,167 |
| Enrollment | 448 | 1,167 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 94% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 89% |
| city | Jeannette | Harrison City |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McCullough El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.4 vs 83.8).
- •Penn Trafford HS does better on math proficiency (89% vs 87%).
- •Penn Trafford HS does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 92%).
- •McCullough El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23% vs 25%).
- •McCullough El Sch does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.4).
- •Penn Trafford HS is the larger school with 1,167 students compared with 448.
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 McCullough El Sch better than Penn Trafford HS?
On the Success Index (US), McCullough El Sch ranks higher (86.4 vs 83.8 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 McCullough El Sch and Penn Trafford HS?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Jeannette and Harrison City in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McCullough El Sch: 448. Penn Trafford HS: 1,167. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McCullough El Sch and Penn Trafford HS rank in Pennsylvania?
McCullough El Sch is 144th of 1,627 and Penn Trafford HS is 67th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).