Barth El Sch vs Franklin El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barth El Sch
Pottstown · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
321 students
Franklin El Sch
Pottstown · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
354 students
| Measure | Barth El Sch Pottstown, Pennsylvania | Franklin El Sch Pottstown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1408 of 1,627 | #1323 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #43509 of 50,301 | #39121 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 321 | 354 |
| Enrollment | 321 | 354 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.5% | 103.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 32% |
| city | Pottstown | Pottstown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.1 vs 22.1).
- •Franklin El Sch does better on math proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Franklin El Sch does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Barth El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.5% vs 103.7%).
- •Franklin El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.3).
- •Franklin El Sch is the larger school with 354 students compared with 321.
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 Barth El Sch better than Franklin El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin El Sch ranks higher (29.1 vs 22.1 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 Barth El Sch and Franklin El Sch?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Pottstown and Pottstown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barth El Sch: 321. Franklin El Sch: 354. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barth El Sch and Franklin El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Barth El Sch is 1408th of 1,627 and Franklin El Sch is 1323rd of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).