Durham-Nockamixon El Sch vs Palisades HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 270 m 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
Palisades HS
Kintnersville · Public high · Grades 9–12
465 students
| Measure | Durham-Nockamixon El Sch Kintnersville, Pennsylvania | Palisades HS Kintnersville, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #336 of 1,627 | #56 of 618 |
| National rank | #5595 of 50,301 | #676 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 245 | 465 |
| Enrollment | 245 | 465 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.9% | 30.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 77% |
| city | Kintnersville | Kintnersville |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palisades HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.6 vs 78.9).
- •Palisades HS does better on math proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Palisades HS does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Palisades HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.5% vs 42.9%).
- •Palisades HS does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.9).
- •Palisades HS is the larger school with 465 students compared with 245.
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 Palisades HS?
On the Success Index (US), Palisades HS ranks higher (84.6 vs 78.9 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 Palisades HS?
About 270 m in a straight line, between Kintnersville and Kintnersville in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Durham-Nockamixon El Sch: 245. Palisades HS: 465. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Durham-Nockamixon El Sch and Palisades HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Durham-Nockamixon El Sch is 336th of 1,627 and Palisades HS is 56th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).