Melrose Sch vs Rowland Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 406 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Melrose Sch
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
536 students
Rowland Academy
Harrisburg · Public middle · Grades 7–8
353 students
| Measure | Melrose Sch Harrisburg, Pennsylvania | Rowland Academy Harrisburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 1 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1605 of 1,627 | #521 of 521 |
| National rank | #49245 of 50,301 | #15360 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 536 | 353 |
| Enrollment | 536 | 353 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 112.9% | 163.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 14% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 4% |
| city | Harrisburg | Harrisburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Melrose Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (10.8 vs 1.4).
- •Melrose Sch does better on math proficiency (18% vs 4%).
- •Melrose Sch does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 14%).
- •Melrose Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (112.9% vs 163.5%).
- •Melrose Sch does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 23.5).
- •Melrose Sch is the larger school with 536 students compared with 353.
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 Melrose Sch better than Rowland Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Melrose Sch ranks higher (10.8 vs 1.4 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 Melrose Sch and Rowland Academy?
About 406 m in a straight line, between Harrisburg and Harrisburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Melrose Sch: 536. Rowland Academy: 353. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Melrose Sch and Rowland Academy rank in Pennsylvania?
Melrose Sch is 1605th of 1,627 and Rowland Academy is 521st of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).