Barkley El Sch vs Phoenixville Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 945 m 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
Phoenixville Area MS
Phoenixville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
963 students
| Measure | Barkley El Sch Phoenixville, Pennsylvania | Phoenixville Area MS Phoenixville, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #632 of 1,627 | #126 of 521 |
| National rank | #13259 of 50,301 | #2655 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 2–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 281 | 963 |
| Enrollment | 281 | 963 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.7% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 44% |
| city | Phoenixville | Phoenixville |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Phoenixville Area MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.4 vs 67.2).
- •Barkley El Sch does better on math proficiency (50% vs 44%).
- •Phoenixville Area MS does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 68%).
- •Phoenixville Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33% vs 58.7%).
- •Barkley El Sch does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.5).
- •Phoenixville Area MS is the larger school with 963 students compared with 281.
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 Phoenixville Area MS?
On the Success Index (US), Phoenixville Area MS ranks higher (73.4 vs 67.2 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 Phoenixville Area MS?
About 945 m in a straight line, between Phoenixville and Phoenixville in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barkley El Sch: 281. Phoenixville Area MS: 963. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barkley El Sch and Phoenixville Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Barkley El Sch is 632nd of 1,627 and Phoenixville Area MS is 126th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).