Carbondale Area JSHS vs Forest City Regional El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 9.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carbondale Area JSHS
Carbondale · Public high · Grades 7–12
736 students
Forest City Regional El Sch
Forest City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
434 students
| Measure | Carbondale Area JSHS Carbondale, Pennsylvania | Forest City Regional El Sch Forest City, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #428 of 618 | #643 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #8322 of 16,910 | #13701 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 736 | 434 |
| Enrollment | 736 | 434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.9% | 55.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 52% |
| city | Carbondale | Forest City |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest City Regional El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.6 vs 50.2).
- •Forest City Regional El Sch does better on math proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Forest City Regional El Sch does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 60%).
- •Forest City Regional El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.3% vs 65.9%).
- •Carbondale Area JSHS does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 11.4).
- •Carbondale Area JSHS is the larger school with 736 students compared with 434.
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 Carbondale Area JSHS better than Forest City Regional El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Forest City Regional El Sch ranks higher (66.6 vs 50.2 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 Carbondale Area JSHS and Forest City Regional El Sch?
About 9.0 km in a straight line, between Carbondale and Forest City in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carbondale Area JSHS: 736. Forest City Regional El Sch: 434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carbondale Area JSHS and Forest City Regional El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Carbondale Area JSHS is 428th of 618 and Forest City Regional El Sch is 643rd of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).