Philipsburg El Sch vs West Branch Area HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 8.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Philipsburg El Sch
Philipsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
423 students
West Branch Area HS
Morrisdale · Public high · Grades 9–12
269 students
| Measure | Philipsburg El Sch Philipsburg, Pennsylvania | West Branch Area HS Morrisdale, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #181 of 1,627 | #483 of 618 |
| National rank | #2326 of 50,301 | #10403 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 423 | 269 |
| Enrollment | 423 | 269 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.4% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 34% |
| city | Philipsburg | Morrisdale |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Philipsburg El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.3 vs 42.3).
- •Philipsburg El Sch does better on math proficiency (82% vs 34%).
- •Philipsburg El Sch does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 58%).
- •Philipsburg El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.4% vs 98.9%).
- •West Branch Area HS does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.4).
- •Philipsburg El Sch is the larger school with 423 students compared with 269.
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 Philipsburg El Sch better than West Branch Area HS?
On the Success Index (US), Philipsburg El Sch ranks higher (85.3 vs 42.3 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 Philipsburg El Sch and West Branch Area HS?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Philipsburg and Morrisdale in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Philipsburg El Sch: 423. West Branch Area HS: 269. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Philipsburg El Sch and West Branch Area HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Philipsburg El Sch is 181st of 1,627 and West Branch Area HS is 483rd of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).