Exeter Twp JHS vs Jacksonwald El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Exeter Twp JHS
Reading · Public middle · Grades 7–8
618 students
Jacksonwald El Sch
Reading · Public elementary · Grades K–4
370 students
| Measure | Exeter Twp JHS Reading, Pennsylvania | Jacksonwald El Sch Reading, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #222 of 521 | #749 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #4564 of 15,369 | #16848 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 618 | 370 |
| Enrollment | 618 | 370 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.2% | 50.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 47% |
| city | Reading | Reading |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Exeter Twp JHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.1 vs 61.9).
- •Jacksonwald El Sch does better on math proficiency (47% vs 39%).
- •Exeter Twp JHS does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 62%).
- •Exeter Twp JHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.2% vs 50.8%).
- •Jacksonwald El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.4).
- •Exeter Twp JHS is the larger school with 618 students compared with 370.
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 Exeter Twp JHS better than Jacksonwald El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Exeter Twp JHS ranks higher (64.1 vs 61.9 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 Exeter Twp JHS and Jacksonwald El Sch?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Exeter Twp JHS: 618. Jacksonwald El Sch: 370. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Exeter Twp JHS and Jacksonwald El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Exeter Twp JHS is 222nd of 521 and Jacksonwald El Sch is 749th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).