Perseus House CS of Excellence vs Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 704 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Perseus House CS of Excellence
Erie · Charter high · Grades 6–12
627 students
Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch
Erie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
690 students
| Measure | Perseus House CS of Excellence Erie, Pennsylvania | Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch Erie, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #601 of 618 | #1435 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #16408 of 16,910 | #44547 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 627 | 690 |
| Enrollment | 627 | 690 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.1% | 88.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 19% |
| city | Erie | Erie |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.5 vs 12.4).
- •Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch does better on math proficiency (19% vs 8%).
- •Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 18%).
- •Perseus House CS of Excellence does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.1% vs 88.7%).
- •Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 19.0).
- •Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch is the larger school with 690 students compared with 627.
- •Perseus House CS of Excellence is a charter school while Pfeiffer-Burleigh 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 Perseus House CS of Excellence better than Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch ranks higher (20.5 vs 12.4 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 Perseus House CS of Excellence and Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch?
About 704 m in a straight line, between Erie and Erie in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Perseus House CS of Excellence: 627. Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch: 690. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Perseus House CS of Excellence and Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Perseus House CS of Excellence is 601st of 618 and Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch is 1435th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).