Bucher Sch vs Neff Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bucher Sch
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades K–4
403 students
Neff Sch
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades K–4
283 students
| Measure | Bucher Sch Lancaster, Pennsylvania | Neff Sch Lancaster, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #311 of 1,627 | #204 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #4880 of 50,301 | #2686 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 403 | 283 |
| Enrollment | 403 | 283 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.7% | 34.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 82% |
| city | Lancaster | Lancaster |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Neff Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.5 vs 80.2).
- •Neff Sch does better on math proficiency (82% vs 67%).
- •Neff Sch does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 77%).
- •Neff Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.3% vs 39.7%).
- •Bucher Sch does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.9).
- •Bucher Sch is the larger school with 403 students compared with 283.
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 Bucher Sch better than Neff Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Neff Sch ranks higher (84.5 vs 80.2 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 Bucher Sch and Neff Sch?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bucher Sch: 403. Neff Sch: 283. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bucher Sch and Neff Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Bucher Sch is 311th of 1,627 and Neff Sch is 204th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).