Marshall Street El Sch vs Norristown Area HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marshall Street El Sch
Norristown · Public elementary · Grades K–4
585 students
Norristown Area HS
Norristown · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,256 students
| Measure | Marshall Street El Sch Norristown, Pennsylvania | Norristown Area HS Norristown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1271 of 1,627 | #475 of 618 |
| National rank | #36812 of 50,301 | #9963 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 585 | 2,256 |
| Enrollment | 585 | 2,256 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.8% | 100.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 49% |
| city | Norristown | Norristown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Norristown Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.0 vs 32.7).
- •Norristown Area HS does better on math proficiency (49% vs 23%).
- •Norristown Area HS does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 48%).
- •Marshall Street El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.8% vs 100.9%).
- •Marshall Street El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 16.8).
- •Norristown Area HS is the larger school with 2,256 students compared with 585.
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 Marshall Street El Sch better than Norristown Area HS?
On the Success Index (US), Norristown Area HS ranks higher (44.0 vs 32.7 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 Marshall Street El Sch and Norristown Area HS?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Norristown and Norristown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marshall Street El Sch: 585. Norristown Area HS: 2,256. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marshall Street El Sch and Norristown Area HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Marshall Street El Sch is 1271st of 1,627 and Norristown Area HS is 475th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).