Steelton-Highspire HS vs Tri-Community El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Steelton-Highspire HS
Steelton · Public high · Grades 7–12
612 students
Tri-Community El Sch
Steelton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
427 students
| Measure | Steelton-Highspire HS Steelton, Pennsylvania | Tri-Community El Sch Steelton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #602 of 618 | #1345 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #16442 of 16,910 | #40122 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 612 | 427 |
| Enrollment | 612 | 427 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 103% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 28% |
| city | Steelton | Steelton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tri-Community El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.5 vs 12.0).
- •Tri-Community El Sch does better on math proficiency (28% vs 7%).
- •Tri-Community El Sch does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 19%).
- •Tri-Community El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 16.1).
- •Steelton-Highspire HS is the larger school with 612 students compared with 427.
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 Steelton-Highspire HS better than Tri-Community El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Tri-Community El Sch ranks higher (27.5 vs 12.0 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 Steelton-Highspire HS and Tri-Community El Sch?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Steelton and Steelton in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Steelton-Highspire HS: 612. Tri-Community El Sch: 427. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Steelton-Highspire HS and Tri-Community El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Steelton-Highspire HS is 602nd of 618 and Tri-Community El Sch is 1345th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).