Jefferson El Sch vs North Pocono MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 8.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson El Sch
Lake Ariel · Public elementary · Grades K–3
239 students
North Pocono MS
Moscow · Public middle · Grades 6–8
685 students
| Measure | Jefferson El Sch Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania | North Pocono MS Moscow, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #206 of 1,627 | #197 of 521 |
| National rank | #2720 of 50,301 | #4086 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 239 | 685 |
| Enrollment | 239 | 685 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.8% | 35.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 39% |
| city | Lake Ariel | Moscow |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.4 vs 66.6).
- •Jefferson El Sch does better on math proficiency (72% vs 39%).
- •Jefferson El Sch does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 68%).
- •Jefferson El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.8% vs 35.9%).
- •Jefferson El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.2).
- •North Pocono MS is the larger school with 685 students compared with 239.
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 Jefferson El Sch better than North Pocono MS?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson El Sch ranks higher (84.4 vs 66.6 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 Jefferson El Sch and North Pocono MS?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Lake Ariel and Moscow in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson El Sch: 239. North Pocono MS: 685. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson El Sch and North Pocono MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Jefferson El Sch is 206th of 1,627 and North Pocono MS is 197th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).