Fairfield Area HS vs Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 191 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairfield Area HS
Fairfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
277 students
Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
273 students
| Measure | Fairfield Area HS Fairfield, Pennsylvania | Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #80 of 618 | #523 of 618 |
| National rank | #1004 of 16,910 | #12894 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 277 | 273 |
| Enrollment | 277 | 273 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.9% | 116.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 34.5% |
| city | Fairfield | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairfield Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.9 vs 32.0).
- •Fairfield Area HS does better on math proficiency (72% vs 34.5%).
- •Fairfield Area HS does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 44.5%).
- •Fairfield Area HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.9% vs 116.1%).
- •Fairfield Area HS does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.7).
- •Fairfield Area HS is the larger school with 277 students compared with 273.
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 Fairfield Area HS better than Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson?
On the Success Index (US), Fairfield Area HS ranks higher (81.9 vs 32.0 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 Fairfield Area HS and Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson?
About 191 km in a straight line, between Fairfield and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairfield Area HS: 277. Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson: 273. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairfield Area HS and Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson rank in Pennsylvania?
Fairfield Area HS is 80th of 618 and Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson is 523rd of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).