Barkley El Sch vs Paxtang El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 112 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barkley El Sch
Phoenixville · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
281 students
Paxtang El Sch
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
281 students
| Measure | Barkley El Sch Phoenixville, Pennsylvania | Paxtang El Sch Harrisburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #632 of 1,627 | #1381 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #13259 of 50,301 | #42376 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 281 | 281 |
| Enrollment | 281 | 281 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.7% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 27% |
| city | Phoenixville | Harrisburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barkley El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.2 vs 23.9).
- •Barkley El Sch does better on math proficiency (50% vs 27%).
- •Barkley El Sch does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 42%).
- •Barkley El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.7% vs 99.6%).
- •Barkley El Sch does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 15.6).
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 Barkley El Sch better than Paxtang El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Barkley El Sch ranks higher (67.2 vs 23.9 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 Barkley El Sch and Paxtang El Sch?
About 112 km in a straight line, between Phoenixville and Harrisburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barkley El Sch: 281. Paxtang El Sch: 281. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barkley El Sch and Paxtang El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Barkley El Sch is 632nd of 1,627 and Paxtang El Sch is 1381st of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).