Drums El/MS vs Forrest Edwin Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 136 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Drums El/MS
Drums · Public elementary · Grades K–8
842 students
Forrest Edwin Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
841 students
| Measure | Drums El/MS Drums, Pennsylvania | Forrest Edwin Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1172 of 1,627 | #1594 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #32471 of 50,301 | #48836 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 842 | 841 |
| Enrollment | 842 | 841 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.1% | 97.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 10% |
| city | Drums | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Drums El/MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.2 vs 12.1).
- •Drums El/MS does better on math proficiency (37% vs 10%).
- •Drums El/MS does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 31%).
- •Drums El/MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.1% vs 97.4%).
- •Drums El/MS does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 17.5).
- •Drums El/MS is the larger school with 842 students compared with 841.
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 Drums El/MS better than Forrest Edwin Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Drums El/MS ranks higher (39.2 vs 12.1 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 Drums El/MS and Forrest Edwin Sch?
About 136 km in a straight line, between Drums and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Drums El/MS: 842. Forrest Edwin Sch: 841. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Drums El/MS and Forrest Edwin Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Drums El/MS is 1172nd of 1,627 and Forrest Edwin Sch is 1594th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).