Foose Sch vs Rowland Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foose Sch
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
522 students
Rowland Academy
Harrisburg · Public middle · Grades 7–8
353 students
| Measure | Foose Sch Harrisburg, Pennsylvania | Rowland Academy Harrisburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 1 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1483 of 1,627 | #521 of 521 |
| National rank | #45782 of 50,301 | #15360 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 522 | 353 |
| Enrollment | 522 | 353 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.9% | 163.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 14% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 4% |
| city | Harrisburg | Harrisburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Foose Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.5 vs 1.4).
- •Foose Sch does better on math proficiency (12% vs 4%).
- •Foose Sch does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 14%).
- •Foose Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.9% vs 163.5%).
- •Foose Sch does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 23.5).
- •Foose Sch is the larger school with 522 students compared with 353.
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 Foose Sch better than Rowland Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Foose Sch ranks higher (18.5 vs 1.4 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 Foose Sch and Rowland Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Harrisburg and Harrisburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foose Sch: 522. Rowland Academy: 353. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foose Sch and Rowland Academy rank in Pennsylvania?
Foose Sch is 1483rd of 1,627 and Rowland Academy is 521st of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).