Akron El Sch vs Highland El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Akron El Sch
Akron · Public elementary · Grades K–4
276 students
Highland El Sch
Ephrata · Public elementary · Grades K–4
438 students
| Measure | Akron El Sch Akron, Pennsylvania | Highland El Sch Ephrata, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #680 of 1,627 | #662 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #14889 of 50,301 | #14265 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 276 | 438 |
| Enrollment | 276 | 438 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.9% | 54.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| city | Akron | Ephrata |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.8 vs 64.8).
- •Akron El Sch does better on math proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Highland El Sch does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Highland El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.8% vs 69.9%).
- •Akron El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.1).
- •Highland El Sch is the larger school with 438 students compared with 276.
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 Akron El Sch better than Highland El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Highland El Sch ranks higher (65.8 vs 64.8 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 Akron El Sch and Highland El Sch?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Akron and Ephrata in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Akron El Sch: 276. Highland El Sch: 438. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Akron El Sch and Highland El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Akron El Sch is 680th of 1,627 and Highland El Sch is 662nd of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).