Lower Pottsgrove El Sch vs Pottsgrove SHS
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.
Lower Pottsgrove El Sch
Pottstown · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
646 students
Pottsgrove SHS
Pottstown · Public high · Grades 9–12
973 students
| Measure | Lower Pottsgrove El Sch Pottstown, Pennsylvania | Pottsgrove SHS Pottstown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #988 of 1,627 | #425 of 618 |
| National rank | #24337 of 50,301 | #8292 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 646 | 973 |
| Enrollment | 646 | 973 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 56% |
| city | Pottstown | Pottstown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (51.2 vs 50.4).
- •Pottsgrove SHS does better on math proficiency (56% vs 50%).
- •Pottsgrove SHS does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 61%).
- •Lower Pottsgrove El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 99.7%).
- •Lower Pottsgrove El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 15.0).
- •Pottsgrove SHS is the larger school with 973 students compared with 646.
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 Lower Pottsgrove El Sch better than Pottsgrove SHS?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lower Pottsgrove El Sch and Pottsgrove SHS?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Pottstown and Pottstown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lower Pottsgrove El Sch: 646. Pottsgrove SHS: 973. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lower Pottsgrove El Sch and Pottsgrove SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Lower Pottsgrove El Sch is 988th of 1,627 and Pottsgrove SHS is 425th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).