Clairton El Sch vs Elizabeth Forward MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clairton El Sch
Clairton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
348 students
Elizabeth Forward MS
Elizabeth · Public middle · Grades 6–8
538 students
| Measure | Clairton El Sch Clairton, Pennsylvania | Elizabeth Forward MS Elizabeth, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1447 of 1,627 | #185 of 521 |
| National rank | #44877 of 50,301 | #3892 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 348 | 538 |
| Enrollment | 348 | 538 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 112.4% | 40.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 42% |
| city | Clairton | Elizabeth |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elizabeth Forward MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.5 vs 19.9).
- •Elizabeth Forward MS does better on math proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Elizabeth Forward MS does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 27%).
- •Elizabeth Forward MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.9% vs 112.4%).
- •Clairton El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.8).
- •Elizabeth Forward MS is the larger school with 538 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 Clairton El Sch better than Elizabeth Forward MS?
On the Success Index (US), Elizabeth Forward MS ranks higher (67.5 vs 19.9 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 Clairton El Sch and Elizabeth Forward MS?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Clairton and Elizabeth in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clairton El Sch: 348. Elizabeth Forward MS: 538. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clairton El Sch and Elizabeth Forward MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Clairton El Sch is 1447th of 1,627 and Elizabeth Forward MS is 185th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).