Dillsburg El Sch vs Northern El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dillsburg El Sch
Dillsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
440 students
Northern El Sch
Dillsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
397 students
| Measure | Dillsburg El Sch Dillsburg, Pennsylvania | Northern El Sch Dillsburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #393 of 1,627 | #785 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #7185 of 50,301 | #18483 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 440 | 397 |
| Enrollment | 440 | 397 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.8% | 37.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 42% |
| city | Dillsburg | Dillsburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dillsburg El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.2 vs 59.6).
- •Dillsburg El Sch does better on math proficiency (60% vs 42%).
- •Dillsburg El Sch does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 57%).
- •Dillsburg El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.8% vs 37.5%).
- •Northern El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.2).
- •Dillsburg El Sch is the larger school with 440 students compared with 397.
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 Dillsburg El Sch better than Northern El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Dillsburg El Sch ranks higher (76.2 vs 59.6 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 Dillsburg El Sch and Northern El Sch?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Dillsburg and Dillsburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dillsburg El Sch: 440. Northern El Sch: 397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dillsburg El Sch and Northern El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Dillsburg El Sch is 393rd of 1,627 and Northern El Sch is 785th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).