Carbondale El Sch vs Forest City Regional HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 9.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carbondale El Sch
Carbondale · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
755 students
Forest City Regional HS
Forest City · Public high · Grades 7–12
348 students
| Measure | Carbondale El Sch Carbondale, Pennsylvania | Forest City Regional HS Forest City, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1151 of 1,627 | #304 of 618 |
| National rank | #31252 of 50,301 | #5285 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 755 | 348 |
| Enrollment | 755 | 348 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.6% | 54.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 52% |
| city | Carbondale | Forest City |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest City Regional HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.0 vs 41.0).
- •Forest City Regional HS does better on math proficiency (52% vs 26%).
- •Forest City Regional HS does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 53%).
- •Forest City Regional HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.9% vs 74.6%).
- •Forest City Regional HS does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.2).
- •Carbondale El Sch is the larger school with 755 students compared with 348.
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 El Sch better than Forest City Regional HS?
On the Success Index (US), Forest City Regional HS ranks higher (62.0 vs 41.0 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 El Sch and Forest City Regional HS?
About 9.1 km in a straight line, between Carbondale and Forest City in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carbondale El Sch: 755. Forest City Regional HS: 348. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carbondale El Sch and Forest City Regional HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Carbondale El Sch is 1151st of 1,627 and Forest City Regional HS is 304th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).