Elizabeth Forward MS vs Elizabeth Forward SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elizabeth Forward MS
Elizabeth · Public middle · Grades 6–8
538 students
Elizabeth Forward SHS
Elizabeth · Public high · Grades 9–12
763 students
| Measure | Elizabeth Forward MS Elizabeth, Pennsylvania | Elizabeth Forward SHS Elizabeth, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #185 of 521 | #143 of 618 |
| National rank | #3892 of 15,369 | #1823 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 538 | 763 |
| Enrollment | 538 | 763 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.9% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 77% |
| city | Elizabeth | Elizabeth |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elizabeth Forward SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.6 vs 67.5).
- •Elizabeth Forward SHS does better on math proficiency (77% vs 42%).
- •Elizabeth Forward SHS does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 68%).
- •Elizabeth Forward SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38% vs 40.9%).
- •Elizabeth Forward MS does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.0).
- •Elizabeth Forward SHS is the larger school with 763 students compared with 538.
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 Elizabeth Forward MS better than Elizabeth Forward SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Elizabeth Forward SHS ranks higher (76.6 vs 67.5 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 Elizabeth Forward MS and Elizabeth Forward SHS?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Elizabeth and Elizabeth in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elizabeth Forward MS: 538. Elizabeth Forward SHS: 763. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elizabeth Forward MS and Elizabeth Forward SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Elizabeth Forward MS is 185th of 521 and Elizabeth Forward SHS is 143rd of 618 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).