Penn Trafford HS vs Sunrise El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Penn Trafford HS
Harrison City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,167 students
Sunrise El Sch
Irwin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
412 students
| Measure | Penn Trafford HS Harrison City, Pennsylvania | Sunrise El Sch Irwin, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #67 of 618 | #45 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #785 of 16,910 | #571 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,167 | 412 |
| Enrollment | 1,167 | 412 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25% | 17.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 94% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 92% |
| city | Harrison City | Irwin |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunrise El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.1 vs 83.8).
- •Sunrise El Sch does better on math proficiency (92% vs 89%).
- •Penn Trafford HS does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 92%).
- •Sunrise El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.2% vs 25%).
- •Sunrise El Sch does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.4).
- •Penn Trafford HS is the larger school with 1,167 students compared with 412.
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 Penn Trafford HS better than Sunrise El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Sunrise El Sch ranks higher (91.1 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 Penn Trafford HS and Sunrise El Sch?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Harrison City and Irwin in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Penn Trafford HS: 1,167. Sunrise El Sch: 412. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Penn Trafford HS and Sunrise El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Penn Trafford HS is 67th of 618 and Sunrise El Sch is 45th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).