Carter and MacRae El Sch vs Jackson MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carter and MacRae El Sch
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
444 students
Jackson MS
Lancaster · Public middle · Grades 6–8
524 students
| Measure | Carter and MacRae El Sch Lancaster, Pennsylvania | Jackson MS Lancaster, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1363 of 1,627 | #481 of 521 |
| National rank | #41439 of 50,301 | #13672 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 444 | 524 |
| Enrollment | 444 | 524 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.6% | 84.5% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 4% |
| city | Lancaster | Lancaster |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carter and MacRae El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.4 vs 20.6).
- •Carter and MacRae El Sch does better on math proficiency (22% vs 4%).
- •Carter and MacRae El Sch does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 21%).
- •Jackson MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.5% vs 92.6%).
- •Carter and MacRae El Sch does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 10.3).
- •Jackson MS is the larger school with 524 students compared with 444.
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 Carter and MacRae El Sch better than Jackson MS?
On the Success Index (US), Carter and MacRae El Sch ranks higher (25.4 vs 20.6 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 Carter and MacRae El Sch and Jackson MS?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carter and MacRae El Sch: 444. Jackson MS: 524. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carter and MacRae El Sch and Jackson MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Carter and MacRae El Sch is 1363rd of 1,627 and Jackson MS is 481st of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).