Durham-Nockamixon El Sch vs Heston Edward Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 61 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Durham-Nockamixon El Sch
Kintnersville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
245 students
Heston Edward Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
245 students
| Measure | Durham-Nockamixon El Sch Kintnersville, Pennsylvania | Heston Edward Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #336 of 1,627 | #1570 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #5595 of 50,301 | #48129 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 245 | 245 |
| Enrollment | 245 | 245 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.9% | 129.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 8.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 2% |
| city | Kintnersville | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Durham-Nockamixon El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.9 vs 13.9).
- •Durham-Nockamixon El Sch does better on math proficiency (67% vs 2%).
- •Durham-Nockamixon El Sch does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 12%).
- •Durham-Nockamixon El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.9% vs 129.4%).
- •Heston Edward Sch does better on students per teacher (8.4 vs 12.9).
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 Durham-Nockamixon El Sch better than Heston Edward Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Durham-Nockamixon El Sch ranks higher (78.9 vs 13.9 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 Durham-Nockamixon El Sch and Heston Edward Sch?
About 61 km in a straight line, between Kintnersville and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Durham-Nockamixon El Sch: 245. Heston Edward Sch: 245. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Durham-Nockamixon El Sch and Heston Edward Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Durham-Nockamixon El Sch is 336th of 1,627 and Heston Edward Sch is 1570th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).