Central El Sch vs Elizabeth Forward SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central El Sch
Elizabeth · Public elementary · Grades K–5
292 students
Elizabeth Forward SHS
Elizabeth · Public high · Grades 9–12
763 students
| Measure | Central El Sch Elizabeth, Pennsylvania | Elizabeth Forward SHS Elizabeth, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #261 of 1,627 | #143 of 618 |
| National rank | #3825 of 50,301 | #1823 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 292 | 763 |
| Enrollment | 292 | 763 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.6% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 77% |
| city | Elizabeth | Elizabeth |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.1 vs 76.6).
- •Elizabeth Forward SHS does better on math proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Central El Sch does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Central El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.6% vs 38%).
- •Central El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.0).
- •Elizabeth Forward SHS is the larger school with 763 students compared with 292.
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 Central El Sch better than Elizabeth Forward SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Central El Sch ranks higher (82.1 vs 76.6 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 Central El Sch and Elizabeth Forward SHS?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Elizabeth and Elizabeth in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central El Sch: 292. Elizabeth Forward SHS: 763. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central El Sch and Elizabeth Forward SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Central El Sch is 261st of 1,627 and Elizabeth Forward SHS is 143rd of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).