Neil Armstrong #40 vs Scranton HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Neil Armstrong #40
Scranton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
441 students
Scranton HS
Scranton · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,815 students
| Measure | Neil Armstrong #40 Scranton, Pennsylvania | Scranton HS Scranton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1265 of 1,627 | #518 of 618 |
| National rank | #36612 of 50,301 | #12530 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 441 | 1,815 |
| Enrollment | 441 | 1,815 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.8% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 42% |
| city | Scranton | Scranton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (33.0 vs 33.6).
- •Scranton HS does better on math proficiency (42% vs 31%).
- •Scranton HS does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 42%).
- •Neil Armstrong #40 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.8% vs 100%).
- •Neil Armstrong #40 does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 20.4).
- •Scranton HS is the larger school with 1,815 students compared with 441.
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 Neil Armstrong #40 better than Scranton HS?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Neil Armstrong #40 and Scranton HS?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Scranton and Scranton in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Neil Armstrong #40: 441. Scranton HS: 1,815. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Neil Armstrong #40 and Scranton HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Neil Armstrong #40 is 1265th of 1,627 and Scranton HS is 518th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).