Buckingham El Sch vs John G Whittier #2
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 130 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckingham El Sch
Buckingham · Public elementary · Grades K–6
442 students
John G Whittier #2
Scranton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
442 students
| Measure | Buckingham El Sch Buckingham, Pennsylvania | John G Whittier #2 Scranton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #67 of 1,627 | #1392 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #869 of 50,301 | #42691 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 442 | 442 |
| Enrollment | 442 | 442 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.5% | 102.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 24% |
| city | Buckingham | Scranton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buckingham El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.6 vs 23.4).
- •Buckingham El Sch does better on math proficiency (73% vs 24%).
- •Buckingham El Sch does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 40%).
- •Buckingham El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.5% vs 102.3%).
- •Buckingham El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 13.8).
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 Buckingham El Sch better than John G Whittier #2?
On the Success Index (US), Buckingham El Sch ranks higher (89.6 vs 23.4 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 Buckingham El Sch and John G Whittier #2?
About 130 km in a straight line, between Buckingham and Scranton in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buckingham El Sch: 442. John G Whittier #2: 442. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buckingham El Sch and John G Whittier #2 rank in Pennsylvania?
Buckingham El Sch is 67th of 1,627 and John G Whittier #2 is 1392nd of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).