Forge Road El Sch vs Hershey MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forge Road El Sch
Palmyra · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
341 students
Hershey MS
Hershey · Public middle · Grades 6–8
742 students
| Measure | Forge Road El Sch Palmyra, Pennsylvania | Hershey MS Hershey, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #194 of 1,627 | #50 of 521 |
| National rank | #2563 of 50,301 | #952 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 341 | 742 |
| Enrollment | 341 | 742 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34% | 30.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 58% |
| city | Palmyra | Hershey |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forge Road El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.7 vs 83.5).
- •Forge Road El Sch does better on math proficiency (72% vs 58%).
- •Forge Road El Sch does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 80%).
- •Hershey MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.2% vs 34%).
- •Hershey MS does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.1).
- •Hershey MS is the larger school with 742 students compared with 341.
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 Forge Road El Sch better than Hershey MS?
On the Success Index (US), Forge Road El Sch ranks higher (84.7 vs 83.5 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 Forge Road El Sch and Hershey MS?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Palmyra and Hershey in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forge Road El Sch: 341. Hershey MS: 742. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forge Road El Sch and Hershey MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Forge Road El Sch is 194th of 1,627 and Hershey MS is 50th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).