Forge Road El Sch vs Palmyra Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.1 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
Palmyra Area MS
Palmyra · Public middle · Grades 6–8
820 students
| Measure | Forge Road El Sch Palmyra, Pennsylvania | Palmyra Area MS Palmyra, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #194 of 1,627 | #99 of 521 |
| National rank | #2563 of 50,301 | #1860 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 341 | 820 |
| Enrollment | 341 | 820 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34% | 30.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 54% |
| city | Palmyra | Palmyra |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forge Road El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.7 vs 77.8).
- •Forge Road El Sch does better on math proficiency (72% vs 54%).
- •Forge Road El Sch does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 76%).
- •Palmyra Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.2% vs 34%).
- •Forge Road El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.7).
- •Palmyra Area MS is the larger school with 820 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 Palmyra Area MS?
On the Success Index (US), Forge Road El Sch ranks higher (84.7 vs 77.8 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 Palmyra Area MS?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Palmyra and Palmyra in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forge Road El Sch: 341. Palmyra Area MS: 820. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forge Road El Sch and Palmyra Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Forge Road El Sch is 194th of 1,627 and Palmyra Area MS is 99th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).