Forge Road El Sch vs Palmyra Area SHS
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 SHS
Palmyra · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,126 students
| Measure | Forge Road El Sch Palmyra, Pennsylvania | Palmyra Area SHS Palmyra, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #194 of 1,627 | #59 of 618 |
| National rank | #2563 of 50,301 | #686 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 341 | 1,126 |
| Enrollment | 341 | 1,126 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 91% |
| city | Palmyra | Palmyra |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (84.7 vs 84.5).
- •Palmyra Area SHS does better on math proficiency (91% vs 72%).
- •Palmyra Area SHS does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 84%).
- •Palmyra Area SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30% vs 34%).
- •Forge Road El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.2).
- •Palmyra Area SHS is the larger school with 1,126 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 SHS?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Forge Road El Sch and Palmyra Area SHS?
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 SHS: 1,126. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forge Road El Sch and Palmyra Area SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Forge Road El Sch is 194th of 1,627 and Palmyra Area SHS is 59th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).