Franklin El Sch vs Pottsgrove MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin El Sch
Pottstown · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
354 students
Pottsgrove MS
Pottstown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
678 students
| Measure | Franklin El Sch Pottstown, Pennsylvania | Pottsgrove MS Pottstown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1323 of 1,627 | #317 of 521 |
| National rank | #39121 of 50,301 | #7199 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 354 | 678 |
| Enrollment | 354 | 678 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 103.7% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 41% |
| city | Pottstown | Pottstown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pottsgrove MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.0 vs 29.1).
- •Pottsgrove MS does better on math proficiency (41% vs 32%).
- •Pottsgrove MS does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 37%).
- •Pottsgrove MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.6% vs 103.7%).
- •Franklin El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 11.3).
- •Pottsgrove MS is the larger school with 678 students compared with 354.
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 Franklin El Sch better than Pottsgrove MS?
On the Success Index (US), Pottsgrove MS ranks higher (52.0 vs 29.1 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 Franklin El Sch and Pottsgrove MS?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Pottstown and Pottstown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin El Sch: 354. Pottsgrove MS: 678. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin El Sch and Pottsgrove MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Franklin El Sch is 1323rd of 1,627 and Pottsgrove MS is 317th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).