Otto-Eldred JSHS vs South Side HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 224 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Otto-Eldred JSHS
Duke Center · Public high · Grades 7–12
273 students
South Side HS
Hookstown · Public high · Grades 9–12
272 students
| Measure | Otto-Eldred JSHS Duke Center, Pennsylvania | South Side HS Hookstown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #372 of 618 | #54 of 618 |
| National rank | #6682 of 16,910 | #660 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 273 | 272 |
| Enrollment | 273 | 272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.5% | 27.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 77% |
| city | Duke Center | Hookstown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Side HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.8 vs 56.5).
- •South Side HS does better on math proficiency (77% vs 47%).
- •South Side HS does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 62%).
- •South Side HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.9% vs 61.5%).
- •South Side HS does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.4).
- •Otto-Eldred JSHS is the larger school with 273 students compared with 272.
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 Otto-Eldred JSHS better than South Side HS?
On the Success Index (US), South Side HS ranks higher (84.8 vs 56.5 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 Otto-Eldred JSHS and South Side HS?
About 224 km in a straight line, between Duke Center and Hookstown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Otto-Eldred JSHS: 273. South Side HS: 272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Otto-Eldred JSHS and South Side HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Otto-Eldred JSHS is 372nd of 618 and South Side HS is 54th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).