Selinsgrove Area El Sch vs Shikellamy HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 8.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Selinsgrove Area El Sch
Selinsgrove · Public elementary · Grades K–2
472 students
Shikellamy HS
Sunbury · Public high · Grades 9–12
855 students
| Measure | Selinsgrove Area El Sch Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania | Shikellamy HS Sunbury, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #703 of 1,627 | #460 of 618 |
| National rank | #15630 of 50,301 | #9515 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 472 | 855 |
| Enrollment | 472 | 855 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.8% | 105% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 67% |
| Math proficiency | – | 62% |
| city | Selinsgrove | Sunbury |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Selinsgrove Area El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.8 vs 45.8).
- •Selinsgrove Area El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.8% vs 105%).
- •Selinsgrove Area El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 21.9).
- •Shikellamy HS is the larger school with 855 students compared with 472.
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 Selinsgrove Area El Sch better than Shikellamy HS?
On the Success Index (US), Selinsgrove Area El Sch ranks higher (63.8 vs 45.8 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 Selinsgrove Area El Sch and Shikellamy HS?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Selinsgrove and Sunbury in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Selinsgrove Area El Sch: 472. Shikellamy HS: 855. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Selinsgrove Area El Sch and Shikellamy HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Selinsgrove Area El Sch is 703rd of 1,627 and Shikellamy HS is 460th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).