North Dickinson El Sch vs W.G. Rice El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Dickinson El Sch
Carlisle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
193 students
W.G. Rice El Sch
Mount Holly Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–2
453 students
| Measure | North Dickinson El Sch Carlisle, Pennsylvania | W.G. Rice El Sch Mount Holly Springs, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #549 of 1,627 | #645 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #11024 of 50,301 | #13742 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 193 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 193 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.5% | 45.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | – |
| Math proficiency | 57% | – |
| city | Carlisle | Mount Holly Springs |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Dickinson El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.4 vs 66.6).
- •North Dickinson El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.5% vs 45.7%).
- •W.G. Rice El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.8).
- •W.G. Rice El Sch is the larger school with 453 students compared with 193.
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 North Dickinson El Sch better than W.G. Rice El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), North Dickinson El Sch ranks higher (70.4 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 North Dickinson El Sch and W.G. Rice El Sch?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Carlisle and Mount Holly Springs in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Dickinson El Sch: 193. W.G. Rice El Sch: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Dickinson El Sch and W.G. Rice El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
North Dickinson El Sch is 549th of 1,627 and W.G. Rice El Sch is 645th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).