Fort Cherry El Ctr vs United El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 106 km 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
United El Sch
Armagh · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
455 students
| Measure | Fort Cherry El Ctr Mc Donald, Pennsylvania | United El Sch Armagh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #427 of 1,627 | #635 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #7889 of 50,301 | #13459 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 455 | 455 |
| Enrollment | 455 | 455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.4% | 55.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 54% |
| city | Mc Donald | Armagh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fort Cherry El Ctr scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.1 vs 67.0).
- •Fort Cherry El Ctr does better on math proficiency (58% vs 54%).
- •Fort Cherry El Ctr does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 64%).
- •Fort Cherry El Ctr does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.4% vs 55.2%).
- •United El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.3).
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 United El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Fort Cherry El Ctr ranks higher (75.1 vs 67.0 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 United El Sch?
About 106 km in a straight line, between Mc Donald and Armagh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Cherry El Ctr: 455. United El Sch: 455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Cherry El Ctr and United El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Fort Cherry El Ctr is 427th of 1,627 and United El Sch is 635th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).