Ironton Sch vs Parkland HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ironton Sch
Coplay · Public elementary · Grades K–5
417 students
Parkland HS
Allentown · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,279 students
| Measure | Ironton Sch Coplay, Pennsylvania | Parkland HS Allentown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank | #199 of 1,627 | #105 of 618 |
| National rank | #2615 of 50,301 | #1382 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 417 | 3,279 |
| Enrollment | 417 | 3,279 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.3% | 34.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 80% |
| city | Coplay | Allentown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ironton Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.6 vs 79.3).
- •Parkland HS does better on math proficiency (80% vs 77%).
- •Parkland HS does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 82%).
- •Ironton Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.3% vs 34.2%).
- •Ironton Sch does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.2).
- •Parkland HS is the larger school with 3,279 students compared with 417.
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 Ironton Sch better than Parkland HS?
On the Success Index (US), Ironton Sch ranks higher (84.6 vs 79.3 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 Ironton Sch and Parkland HS?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Coplay and Allentown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ironton Sch: 417. Parkland HS: 3,279. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ironton Sch and Parkland HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Ironton Sch is 199th of 1,627 and Parkland HS is 105th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).