New Day CS vs Southside El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Day CS
Huntingdon · Charter high · Grades 7–12
139 students
Southside El Sch
Huntingdon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
347 students
| Measure | New Day CS Huntingdon, Pennsylvania | Southside El Sch Huntingdon, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #564 of 618 | #791 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #15046 of 16,910 | #18616 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 139 | 347 |
| Enrollment | 139 | 347 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.7% | 48.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 42% |
| city | Huntingdon | Huntingdon |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southside El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.4 vs 21.4).
- •Southside El Sch does better on math proficiency (42% vs 7.5%).
- •Southside El Sch does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 22%).
- •Southside El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.1% vs 64.7%).
- •New Day CS does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.0).
- •Southside El Sch is the larger school with 347 students compared with 139.
- •New Day CS is a charter school while Southside El Sch is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 New Day CS better than Southside El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Southside El Sch ranks higher (59.4 vs 21.4 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 New Day CS and Southside El Sch?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Huntingdon and Huntingdon in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Day CS: 139. Southside El Sch: 347. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Day CS and Southside El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
New Day CS is 564th of 618 and Southside El Sch is 791st of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).