Fort Cherry El Ctr vs Fort Cherry JSHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 139 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fort Cherry El Ctr
Mc Donald · Public elementary · Grades K–6
455 students
Fort Cherry JSHS
Mc Donald · Public high · Grades 7–12
457 students
| Measure | Fort Cherry El Ctr Mc Donald, Pennsylvania | Fort Cherry JSHS Mc Donald, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #427 of 1,627 | #352 of 618 |
| National rank | #7889 of 50,301 | #6205 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 455 | 457 |
| Enrollment | 455 | 457 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.4% | 50.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 35% |
| city | Mc Donald | Mc Donald |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fort Cherry El Ctr scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.1 vs 58.4).
- •Fort Cherry El Ctr does better on math proficiency (58% vs 35%).
- •Fort Cherry El Ctr does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 70%).
- •Fort Cherry JSHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.5% vs 51.4%).
- •Fort Cherry El Ctr does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 12.4).
- •Fort Cherry JSHS is the larger school with 457 students compared with 455.
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 Fort Cherry El Ctr better than Fort Cherry JSHS?
On the Success Index (US), Fort Cherry El Ctr ranks higher (75.1 vs 58.4 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 Fort Cherry El Ctr and Fort Cherry JSHS?
About 139 m in a straight line, between Mc Donald and Mc Donald in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Cherry El Ctr: 455. Fort Cherry JSHS: 457. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Cherry El Ctr and Fort Cherry JSHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Fort Cherry El Ctr is 427th of 1,627 and Fort Cherry JSHS is 352nd of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).