Asbury El Sch vs McDowell HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Asbury El Sch
Fairview · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
572 students
McDowell HS
Erie · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,133 students
| Measure | Asbury El Sch Fairview, Pennsylvania | McDowell HS Erie, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #326 of 1,627 | #189 of 618 |
| National rank | #5160 of 50,301 | #2578 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 572 | 2,133 |
| Enrollment | 572 | 2,133 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.5% | 48.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 78% |
| city | Fairview | Erie |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Asbury El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.6 vs 73.0).
- •McDowell HS does better on math proficiency (78% vs 72%).
- •Asbury El Sch does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 76%).
- •Asbury El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.5% vs 48.9%).
- •McDowell HS does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.1).
- •McDowell HS is the larger school with 2,133 students compared with 572.
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 Asbury El Sch better than McDowell HS?
On the Success Index (US), Asbury El Sch ranks higher (79.6 vs 73.0 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 Asbury El Sch and McDowell HS?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Fairview and Erie in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Asbury El Sch: 572. McDowell HS: 2,133. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Asbury El Sch and McDowell HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Asbury El Sch is 326th of 1,627 and McDowell HS is 189th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).