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John Adams #4 vs John G Whittier #2

A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureJohn Adams #4
Scranton, Pennsylvania
John G Whittier #2
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Success Index (US)
18
Lower 50%
23
Lower 50%
State rank#1494 of 1,627#1392 of 1,627
National rank#46174 of 50,301#42691 of 50,301
SectorPublicPublic
TypeElementaryElementary
Year rangeGrades Kโ€“4Grades Kโ€“4
Students214442
Enrollment214442
Free/reduced-price lunch90.7%102.3%
Students per teacher11.913.8
Reading proficiency22%40%
Math proficiency7.5%24%
cityScrantonScranton
statePennsylvaniaPennsylvania
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The verdict

  • โ€ขJohn G Whittier #2 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.4 vs 17.8).
  • โ€ขJohn G Whittier #2 does better on math proficiency (24% vs 7.5%).
  • โ€ขJohn G Whittier #2 does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 22%).
  • โ€ขJohn Adams #4 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.7% vs 102.3%).
  • โ€ขJohn Adams #4 does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.8).
  • โ€ขJohn G Whittier #2 is the larger school with 442 students compared with 214.

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 John Adams #4 better than John G Whittier #2?

On the Success Index (US), John G Whittier #2 ranks higher (23.4 vs 17.8 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 John Adams #4 and John G Whittier #2?

About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Scranton and Scranton in Pennsylvania.

Which has the better Enrollment?

John Adams #4: 214. John G Whittier #2: 442. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.

How do John Adams #4 and John G Whittier #2 rank in Pennsylvania?

John Adams #4 is 1494th of 1,627 and John G Whittier #2 is 1392nd of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).