Octorara Area JSHS vs Octorara El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 418 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Octorara Area JSHS
Atglen · Public high · Grades 9–12
703 students
Octorara El Sch
Atglen · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
270 students
| Measure | Octorara Area JSHS Atglen, Pennsylvania | Octorara El Sch Atglen, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #477 of 618 | #874 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #10183 of 16,910 | #20782 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 3–4 |
| Students | 703 | 270 |
| Enrollment | 703 | 270 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 50% |
| city | Atglen | Atglen |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Octorara El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.3 vs 43.1).
- •Octorara El Sch does better on math proficiency (50% vs 42%).
- •Octorara El Sch does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 61%).
- •Octorara El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99.6%).
- •Octorara El Sch does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 14.6).
- •Octorara Area JSHS is the larger school with 703 students compared with 270.
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 Octorara Area JSHS better than Octorara El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Octorara El Sch ranks higher (56.3 vs 43.1 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 Octorara Area JSHS and Octorara El Sch?
About 418 m in a straight line, between Atglen and Atglen in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Octorara Area JSHS: 703. Octorara El Sch: 270. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Octorara Area JSHS and Octorara El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Octorara Area JSHS is 477th of 618 and Octorara El Sch is 874th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).