Tamaqua Area SHS vs Tamaqua El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Tamaqua Area SHS
Tamaqua · Public high · Grades 9–12
613 students
Tamaqua El Sch
Tamaqua · Public elementary · Grades K–5
697 students
| Measure | Tamaqua Area SHS Tamaqua, Pennsylvania | Tamaqua El Sch Tamaqua, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #291 of 618 | #1070 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #4970 of 16,910 | #28122 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 613 | 697 |
| Enrollment | 613 | 697 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.4% | 67.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 34% |
| city | Tamaqua | Tamaqua |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tamaqua Area SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.3 vs 45.7).
- •Tamaqua Area SHS does better on math proficiency (62% vs 34%).
- •Tamaqua Area SHS does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 63%).
- •Tamaqua Area SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.4% vs 67.4%).
- •Tamaqua Area SHS does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.6).
- •Tamaqua El Sch is the larger school with 697 students compared with 613.
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 Tamaqua Area SHS better than Tamaqua El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Tamaqua Area SHS ranks higher (63.3 vs 45.7 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 Tamaqua Area SHS and Tamaqua El Sch?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Tamaqua and Tamaqua in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Tamaqua Area SHS: 613. Tamaqua El Sch: 697. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Tamaqua Area SHS and Tamaqua El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Tamaqua Area SHS is 291st of 618 and Tamaqua El Sch is 1070th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).