Forge Road El Sch vs Northside El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.5 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
Northside El Sch
Palmyra · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
229 students
| Measure | Forge Road El Sch Palmyra, Pennsylvania | Northside El Sch Palmyra, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #194 of 1,627 | #509 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #2563 of 50,301 | #9877 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 341 | 229 |
| Enrollment | 341 | 229 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34% | 42.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 57% |
| city | Palmyra | Palmyra |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forge Road El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.7 vs 72.1).
- •Forge Road El Sch does better on math proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Forge Road El Sch does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 72%).
- •Forge Road El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34% vs 42.8%).
- •Forge Road El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.5).
- •Forge Road El Sch is the larger school with 341 students compared with 229.
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 Northside El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Forge Road El Sch ranks higher (84.7 vs 72.1 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 Forge Road El Sch and Northside El Sch?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Palmyra and Palmyra in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forge Road El Sch: 341. Northside El Sch: 229. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forge Road El Sch and Northside El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Forge Road El Sch is 194th of 1,627 and Northside El Sch is 509th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).