E N Peirce MS vs Fern Hill El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
E N Peirce MS
West Chester · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,040 students
Fern Hill El Sch
West Chester · Public elementary · Grades K–5
408 students
| Measure | E N Peirce MS West Chester, Pennsylvania | Fern Hill El Sch West Chester, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #57 of 521 | #117 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #1065 of 15,369 | #1604 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,040 | 408 |
| Enrollment | 1,040 | 408 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19% | 22.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 65% |
| city | West Chester | West Chester |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fern Hill El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.1 vs 82.8).
- •Fern Hill El Sch does better on math proficiency (65% vs 52%).
- •Fern Hill El Sch does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 78%).
- •E N Peirce MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19% vs 22.3%).
- •Fern Hill El Sch does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 11.8).
- •E N Peirce MS is the larger school with 1,040 students compared with 408.
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 E N Peirce MS better than Fern Hill El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Fern Hill El Sch ranks higher (87.1 vs 82.8 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 E N Peirce MS and Fern Hill El Sch?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between West Chester and West Chester in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
E N Peirce MS: 1,040. Fern Hill El Sch: 408. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do E N Peirce MS and Fern Hill El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
E N Peirce MS is 57th of 521 and Fern Hill El Sch is 117th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).