Grandview El Sch vs McDowell HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grandview El Sch
Erie · Public elementary · Grades K–5
691 students
McDowell HS
Erie · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,133 students
| Measure | Grandview El Sch Erie, Pennsylvania | McDowell HS Erie, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #514 of 1,627 | #189 of 618 |
| National rank | #10001 of 50,301 | #2578 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 691 | 2,133 |
| Enrollment | 691 | 2,133 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.7% | 48.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 78% |
| city | Erie | Erie |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McDowell HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.0 vs 71.9).
- •McDowell HS does better on math proficiency (78% vs 64%).
- •Grandview El Sch does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 76%).
- •McDowell HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.9% vs 50.7%).
- •McDowell HS does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.4).
- •McDowell HS is the larger school with 2,133 students compared with 691.
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 Grandview El Sch better than McDowell HS?
On the Success Index (US), McDowell HS ranks higher (73.0 vs 71.9 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 Grandview El Sch and McDowell HS?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Erie and Erie in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grandview El Sch: 691. McDowell HS: 2,133. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grandview El Sch and McDowell HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Grandview El Sch is 514th of 1,627 and McDowell HS is 189th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).