Franklin El Sch vs Pottstown MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.0 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
Pottstown MS
Pottstown · Public middle · Grades 5–8
918 students
| Measure | Franklin El Sch Pottstown, Pennsylvania | Pottstown MS Pottstown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1323 of 1,627 | #466 of 521 |
| National rank | #39121 of 50,301 | #12739 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 354 | 918 |
| Enrollment | 354 | 918 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 103.7% | 98.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 16% |
| city | Pottstown | Pottstown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.1 vs 25.7).
- •Franklin El Sch does better on math proficiency (32% vs 16%).
- •Pottstown MS does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 37%).
- •Pottstown MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.4% vs 103.7%).
- •Franklin El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.2).
- •Pottstown MS is the larger school with 918 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 Pottstown MS?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin El Sch ranks higher (29.1 vs 25.7 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 Pottstown MS?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Pottstown and Pottstown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin El Sch: 354. Pottstown MS: 918. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin El Sch and Pottstown MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Franklin El Sch is 1323rd of 1,627 and Pottstown MS is 466th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).