GNA El Ctr vs Rice El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 6.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
GNA El Ctr
Nanticoke · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
513 students
Rice El Sch
Mountain Top · Public elementary · Grades K–6
735 students
| Measure | GNA El Ctr Nanticoke, Pennsylvania | Rice El Sch Mountain Top, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1264 of 1,627 | #513 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #36582 of 50,301 | #9958 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 513 | 735 |
| Enrollment | 513 | 735 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.7% | 22.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 57% |
| city | Nanticoke | Mountain Top |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rice El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.0 vs 33.0).
- •Rice El Sch does better on math proficiency (57% vs 26%).
- •Rice El Sch does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 46%).
- •Rice El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.4% vs 72.7%).
- •GNA El Ctr does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 18.8).
- •Rice El Sch is the larger school with 735 students compared with 513.
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 GNA El Ctr better than Rice El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Rice El Sch ranks higher (72.0 vs 33.0 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 GNA El Ctr and Rice El Sch?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Nanticoke and Mountain Top in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
GNA El Ctr: 513. Rice El Sch: 735. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do GNA El Ctr and Rice El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
GNA El Ctr is 1264th of 1,627 and Rice El Sch is 513th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).