Forbes Road JSHS vs Parkway West
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 243 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forbes Road JSHS
Waterfall · Public high · Grades 7–12
158 students
Parkway West
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
149 students
| Measure | Forbes Road JSHS Waterfall, Pennsylvania | Parkway West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #293 of 618 | #537 of 618 |
| National rank | #5038 of 16,910 | #13746 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 158 | 149 |
| Enrollment | 158 | 149 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.2% | 112.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 34.5% |
| city | Waterfall | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forbes Road JSHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.0 vs 28.1).
- •Forbes Road JSHS does better on math proficiency (62% vs 34.5%).
- •Forbes Road JSHS does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 34.5%).
- •Forbes Road JSHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.2% vs 112.1%).
- •Parkway West does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.2).
- •Forbes Road JSHS is the larger school with 158 students compared with 149.
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 Forbes Road JSHS better than Parkway West?
On the Success Index (US), Forbes Road JSHS ranks higher (63.0 vs 28.1 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 Forbes Road JSHS and Parkway West?
About 243 km in a straight line, between Waterfall and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forbes Road JSHS: 158. Parkway West: 149. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forbes Road JSHS and Parkway West rank in Pennsylvania?
Forbes Road JSHS is 293rd of 618 and Parkway West is 537th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).