George A Ferrell El Sch vs Joseph C Ashkar El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George A Ferrell El Sch
Picture Rocks · Public elementary · Grades K–6
139 students
Joseph C Ashkar El Sch
Hughesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
553 students
| Measure | George A Ferrell El Sch Picture Rocks, Pennsylvania | Joseph C Ashkar El Sch Hughesville, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #402 of 1,627 | #456 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #7332 of 50,301 | #8585 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 139 | 553 |
| Enrollment | 139 | 553 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.2% | 50.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 71% |
| city | Picture Rocks | Hughesville |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •George A Ferrell El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.0 vs 74.0).
- •George A Ferrell El Sch does better on math proficiency (72% vs 71%).
- •Joseph C Ashkar El Sch does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 77%).
- •George A Ferrell El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.2% vs 50.8%).
- •George A Ferrell El Sch does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 15.8).
- •Joseph C Ashkar El Sch is the larger school with 553 students compared with 139.
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 George A Ferrell El Sch better than Joseph C Ashkar El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), George A Ferrell El Sch ranks higher (76.0 vs 74.0 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 George A Ferrell El Sch and Joseph C Ashkar El Sch?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Picture Rocks and Hughesville in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George A Ferrell El Sch: 139. Joseph C Ashkar El Sch: 553. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George A Ferrell El Sch and Joseph C Ashkar El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
George A Ferrell El Sch is 402nd of 1,627 and Joseph C Ashkar El Sch is 456th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).